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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Tennessee Campbell University Virginia Tech| Maryville College | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryville College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Maryville College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | 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 |
Maryville College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
Maryville College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,069 students)
Maryville College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or Liberty University?
- Maryville College is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Maryville College than Liberty University ($36,880.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than Liberty University ($21,583 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 2.2% lower than costs at Maryville College ($12,350 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 146.8% larger than aid received Liberty University ($30,782 vs. $12,471)
Maryville College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 18 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Maryville College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville College 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 Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Liberty University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/