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Overview |
Liberty University | SU | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 103,068 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,579 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,579 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,919 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,023 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Liberty University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,921 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 36,671 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5%Open | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Liberty University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 13% |
Students |
Liberty University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 4,343 students)
Liberty University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 68.2% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at SU than Liberty University ($34,614.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Liberty University ($26,400 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 9.5% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,800 vs. $12,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Liberty University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 100.4% larger than aid received Liberty University ($24,100 vs. $12,023)
Liberty University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 65 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than SU (77.8%)
Liberty University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or SU? 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 SU and Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than Shenandoah University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/