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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Regent University Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia| The University of Tennessee | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,805 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,880 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,593 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Tennessee | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,290 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 24,826 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Tennessee | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $249 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
Tennessee | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Tennessee based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 33,805 students)
Tennessee vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 88.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Tennessee than Liberty University ($29,522.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Liberty University ($21,880 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 1.6% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,150 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than The University of Tennessee (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 17.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($12,471 vs. $10,593)
Tennessee vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 144 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Tennessee vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Liberty University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $17,200 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $4,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,166)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($206 vs. $249)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/