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Overview |
Liberty University | VCU | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 96,709 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,374 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,374 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,913 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,471 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Liberty University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,943 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 30,723 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Liberty University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $240 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 1% |
Students |
Liberty University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than VCU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 28,082 students)
Liberty University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or VCU?
- Liberty University is 71.6% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at VCU than Liberty University ($33,726.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Liberty University ($21,294 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 0.6% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,279 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Virginia Commonwealth University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Liberty University ($12,583 vs. $12,471)
Liberty University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 27 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Liberty University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than VCU (91%)
Liberty University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or VCU? 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 VCU and Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Liberty University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,100)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $916 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,166)
- VCU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($240 vs. $249)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/