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Overview |
Liberty University | VMI | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 96,709 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,374 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,374 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,913 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,471 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Liberty University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,943 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 30,723 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Liberty University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 0% |
Students |
Liberty University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,512 students)
Liberty University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or VMI?
- Liberty University is 118.5% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.2% higher at VMI than Liberty University ($39,590.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Liberty University ($18,129 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 15.7% lower than costs at Liberty University ($10,674 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Virginia Military Institute (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 53.2% larger than aid received Liberty University ($19,111 vs. $12,471)
Liberty University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 69 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming VMI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than VMI (71.1%)
Liberty University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or VMI? 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 VMI and Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Liberty University (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $23,000 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/