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Overview |
Howard | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Howard | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
Howard | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Howard | 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 Howard based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 12,886 students)
Howard vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Liberty University?
- Howard University is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Howard than Liberty University ($30,584.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Liberty University ($28,279 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 28.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,350 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Liberty University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 60.9% larger than aid received Liberty University ($20,063 vs. $12,471)
Howard vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 35 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard 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 Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Liberty University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Howard University 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 Howard graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/