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Overview |
Liberty University | UNG | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 103,068 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,579 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,579 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,919 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,023 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Liberty University | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,921 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 36,671 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5%Open | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1020/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Liberty University | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $170 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 1% |
Students |
Liberty University | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than UNG based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 18,074 students)
Liberty University vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or UNG?
- Liberty University is 403.2% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($20,579.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Liberty University than University of North Georgia ($20,579.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Liberty University ($11,687 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Georgia are 4.9% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,310 vs. $12,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than University of North Georgia (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 86.2% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($12,023 vs. $6,456)
Liberty University vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 57 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UNG (3.5)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than UNG (72.2%)
Liberty University vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or UNG? 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 UNG and Liberty University.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $5,000 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $7,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $24,166)
- UNG graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($170 vs. $249)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/