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Regent University FIU FAU Lee University Miami Florida Southern UCF Cedarville University JMU Eckerd College Florida UT| Nova Southeastern University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nova | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,948 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nova.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nova | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,588 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,589 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,958 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Nova | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,789 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 12,726 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 |
Nova | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nova | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,100 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $249 |
Diversity |
Nova | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
Nova | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Nova | 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 Nova based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 20,948 students)
Nova vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nova or Liberty University?
- Nova Southeastern University is 61.4% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at Nova than Liberty University ($34,500.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nova Southeastern University than Liberty University ($29,589 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 18.1% lower than costs at Nova Southeastern University ($12,350 vs. $14,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nova Southeastern University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nova Southeastern University students is 92.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($23,958 vs. $12,471)
Nova vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nova or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Nova .
- The average SAT score at Nova Southeastern University (1130) is 60 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Nova students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Nova (75.8%)
Nova vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nova 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 Nova.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than Nova Southeastern University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $934 lower median federal student loan debt than Nova graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,100)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Nova graduates. ($249 vs. $259)
- More Nova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/