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Overview |
ETSU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ETSU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ETSU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $249 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
ETSU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 76% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than ETSU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 13,483 students)
ETSU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 176.8% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at Liberty University than East Tennessee State University ($21,374.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Liberty University ($14,350 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 28.5% lower than costs at Liberty University ($9,613 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 42.7% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($12,471 vs. $8,739)
ETSU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 2 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than ETSU (85.3%)
ETSU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU or Liberty University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Liberty University and ETSU.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than East Tennessee State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $900 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,100)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $3,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,166)
- ETSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($211 vs. $249)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/