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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason Walsh College GCU William & Mary Tennessee Campbell University| Malone University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Malone University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #556 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | malone.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Malone University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,595 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,595 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,747 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Malone University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,395 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,082 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 943/1190 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Malone University | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Malone University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,819 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $249 |
Diversity |
Malone University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
Malone University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Malone University | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Malone University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,199 students)
Malone University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Malone University or Liberty University?
- Malone University is 57.2% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($33,595.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Malone University than Liberty University ($33,595.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Malone University than Liberty University ($21,571 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 14.4% lower than costs at Liberty University ($10,800 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Malone University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Malone University students is 98.4% larger than aid received Liberty University ($24,747 vs. $12,471)
Malone University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Malone University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Malone University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 41 points higher than at Malone University (1029)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Malone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Malone University (3.49)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Malone University (77.6%)
Malone University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Malone University or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Malone University.
- The graduation rate at Malone University is higher than Liberty University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Malone University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $653 lower median federal student loan debt than Malone University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $24,819)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Malone University graduates. ($249 vs. $256)
- More Malone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/