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Regent University JMU VCU CNU Lee University Mason Cedarville University Longwood University William & Mary Messiah College UVA Columbia International University| Liberty University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Liberty University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 96,709 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,374 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,374 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,913 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,471 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Liberty University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,943 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 30,723 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Liberty University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $222 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 6% |
Students |
Liberty University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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 Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 3,757 students)
Liberty University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or Mary Washington College?
- Liberty University is 139.1% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Mary Washington College than Liberty University ($25,858.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Liberty University ($21,863 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 2.2% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,090 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than University of Mary Washington (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 37.9% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($12,471 vs. $9,046)
Liberty University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 40 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Liberty University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Liberty University (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $16,400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $39,100)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $2,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,166)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($222 vs. $249)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/