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Overview |
Ohio University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $249 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
Ohio University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Ohio 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 Ohio University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 24,145 students)
Ohio University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 60.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Ohio University than Liberty University ($23,720.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Liberty University ($20,207 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 0.1% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,336 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Ohio University Main Campus (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 32.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($12,471 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 38 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Ohio University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Liberty University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $5,400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,100)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,166)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($211 vs. $249)
- More Ohio University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/