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Overview |
Susquahanna | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 |
Susquahanna | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Liberty University?
- Susquehanna University is 154.7% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.7% higher at Susquahanna than Liberty University ($54,440.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Liberty University ($28,605 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 21.1% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,350 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Susquehanna University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 228.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($40,914 vs. $12,471)
Susquahanna vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Liberty University (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/