Livingstone College vs. Amberton University

Comparable Facts

Compare Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC with Amberton University in Garland, Texas on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Livingstone College is larger than Amberton University based on total student enrollment (936 students vs. 892 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Livingstone College is located in Salisbury, NC (Distant Town setting); Amberton University is in Garland, Texas (Large Suburban setting).
• Livingstone College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Amberton University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Livingstone College 14:1; Amberton University 12:1.

Livingstone College vs. Amberton University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Livingstone College or Amberton University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between Livingstone College and Amberton University ($18,296.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Livingstone College and Amberton University ($18,296.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Livingstone College than at Amberton University (99% vs. 0%).

Livingstone College vs. Amberton University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Livingstone College or Amberton University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Amberton University and Livingstone College.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Livingstone College 800/960.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Livingstone College 14/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Livingstone College - Test-free; Amberton University - Not reported.

Livingstone College vs. Amberton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Livingstone College and Amberton University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Livingstone College's six-year graduation rate is 28%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Amberton University.
• Graduates from Livingstone College have median earnings of about $24,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Amberton University.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.