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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 |
Elizabethtown College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 2,021 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or Liberty University?
- Elizabethtown College is 63.8% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Elizabethtown College than Liberty University ($35,020.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabethtown College than Liberty University ($26,723 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 2.4% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($12,350 vs. $12,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 71.6% larger than aid received Liberty University ($21,405 vs. $12,471)
Elizabethtown College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Elizabethtown College .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 55 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Elizabethtown College (81.1%)
Elizabethtown College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown College 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 Elizabethtown College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Liberty University (79% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/