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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Old Dominion Tennessee Campbell University| Liberty University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Liberty University | VWC | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 96,709 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,374 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,374 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,913 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,471 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Liberty University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,943 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 30,723 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1190/1365 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Liberty University | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 6% |
Students |
Liberty University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,538 students)
Liberty University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 68.5% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at VWC than Liberty University ($36,010.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Liberty University ($23,046 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 11.6% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,070 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 121.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($27,568 vs. $12,471)
Liberty University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 88 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than VWC (81.4%)
Liberty University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or VWC? 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 VWC and Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Liberty University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/