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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason Cabrini College GCU William & Mary Tennessee Campbell University| Eastern University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $249 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 31% |
Students |
Eastern University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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 University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 5,769 students)
Eastern University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Liberty University?
- Eastern University is 67.8% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Eastern University than Liberty University ($35,864.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Liberty University ($26,669 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 0.6% lower than costs at Eastern University ($12,350 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 104.8% larger than aid received Liberty University ($25,542 vs. $12,471)
Eastern University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 44 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Liberty University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,500)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($249 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/