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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| Southern Wesleyan University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,188 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1043 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,654 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,336 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,771 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
SWU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 472 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
SWU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
SWU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
SWU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 79% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 1,188 students)
SWU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Liberty University?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at SWU than Liberty University ($26,520.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Liberty University ($20,336 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 21.3% lower than costs at Liberty University ($10,654 vs. $12,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Liberty University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 56.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($18,771 vs. $12,023)
SWU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Liberty University (99.3%)
SWU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/