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Overview |
MVNU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,941 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,918 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,918 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,391 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,202 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MVNU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 913 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 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 |
MVNU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $249 |
Diversity |
MVNU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 31% |
Students |
MVNU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 76% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,941 students)
MVNU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or Liberty University?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 58.7% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at MVNU than Liberty University ($33,918.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Liberty University ($23,391 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 28.5% lower than costs at Liberty University ($9,612 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 86% larger than aid received Liberty University ($23,202 vs. $12,471)
MVNU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 23 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MVNU (3.55)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than MVNU (85.3%)
MVNU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU 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 MVNU.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than Liberty University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,370 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,536)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($249 vs. $274)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/