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Overview |
LVC | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,080 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,240 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,240 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,743 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,245 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
LVC | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,402 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 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 |
LVC | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
LVC | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
LVC | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 76% | ||
Campus |
LVC | 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 2,080 students)
LVC vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Liberty University?
- Lebanon Valley College is 121% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121% higher at LVC than Liberty University ($47,240.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Liberty University ($26,743 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 7% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,350 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 182.6% larger than aid received Liberty University ($35,245 vs. $12,471)
LVC vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than LVC (76.7%)
LVC vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC 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 LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Liberty University (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/