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Regent University WKU Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College NKU Columbia International University Kentucky Mason GCU William & Mary| Eastern Kentucky University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $249 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
Eastern | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Eastern based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 15,008 students)
Eastern vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 109.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($20,579.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Liberty University than Eastern Kentucky University ($20,579.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Liberty University ($10,852 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 10.1% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,735 vs. $12,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Liberty University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($12,023 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 42 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Liberty University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $471 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,166)
- Eastern graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($245 vs. $249)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/