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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Benedictine College Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Tennessee Campbell University| Franciscan University of Steubenville | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Franciscan | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Franciscan | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $249 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
Franciscan | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 3,656 students)
Franciscan vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Liberty University?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 43.3% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Franciscan than Liberty University ($30,620.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Liberty University ($25,310 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 31.5% lower than costs at Liberty University ($9,390 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Liberty University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 34.5% larger than aid received Liberty University ($16,779 vs. $12,471)
Franciscan vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 95 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Liberty University (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Franciscan University of Steubenville earn on average $700 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,100)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $2,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,166)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($227 vs. $249)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/