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Overview |
Georgetown College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Liberty University?
- Georgetown College is 90% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at Georgetown College than Liberty University ($40,610.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Liberty University ($15,152 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 10.2% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,210 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 223.2% larger than aid received Liberty University ($40,308 vs. $12,471)
Georgetown College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 25 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Liberty University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/