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Overview |
Liberty University | WVU | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 103,068 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,579 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,579 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,919 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,023 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Liberty University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,921 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 36,671 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5%Open | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $248 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 0% |
Students |
Liberty University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than WVU based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 24,200 students)
Liberty University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or WVU?
- Liberty University is 113.3% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($20,579.00 vs. $9,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at WVU than Liberty University ($27,360.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Liberty University ($13,691 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 7.4% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($12,919 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than West Virginia University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 1.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($12,023 vs. $11,893)
Liberty University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 8 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Liberty University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WVU (3.45)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than WVU (86.3%)
Liberty University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or WVU? 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 WVU and Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Liberty University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,100)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $165 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $24,166)
- WVU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($248 vs. $249)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/