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Overview |
NCAT | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
NCAT | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $249 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 31% |
Students |
NCAT | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 79% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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 NCAT based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 13,885 students)
NCAT vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 481.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($20,579.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Liberty University than North Carolina A & T State University ($20,579.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Liberty University ($10,258 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 46.3% lower than costs at Liberty University ($8,832 vs. $12,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than North Carolina A & T State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 12.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($12,023 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 160 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT 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 NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Liberty University earn on average $1,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $4,834 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($24,166 vs. $29,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($249 vs. $299)
- More Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/