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Overview |
Liberty University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 103,068 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,579 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,579 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,919 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,023 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 55% |
Admission |
Liberty University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,921 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 36,671 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5%Open | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Liberty University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $247 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 3% |
Students |
Liberty University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 38,294 students)
Liberty University vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or Virginia Tech?
- Liberty University is 62.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($20,579.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at Virginia Tech than Liberty University ($33,310.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Liberty University ($22,205 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 15.2% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($12,919 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Virginia Tech (97% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($12,023 vs. $8,542)
Liberty University vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 140 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Liberty University vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Liberty University (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $25,900 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $39,100)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($23,966 vs. $24,166)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($247 vs. $249)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/