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Overview |
Liberty University | VSU | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 103,068 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,579 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,579 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,919 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,023 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Liberty University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,921 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 36,671 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5%Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 800/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Liberty University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $305 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 46% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 7% |
Students |
Liberty University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | VSU | ||
| 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 5,190 students)
Liberty University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or VSU?
- Liberty University is 271.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($20,579.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Liberty University than Virginia State University ($20,579.00 vs. $17,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Liberty University ($16,184 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 0.4% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($12,919 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Virginia State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Liberty University ($12,300 vs. $12,023)
Liberty University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 213 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than VSU (89.1%)
Liberty University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or VSU? 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 VSU and Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than Virginia State University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Liberty University earn on average $2,400 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,700)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $5,334 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $29,500)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($249 vs. $305)
- More Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/