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Overview |
Thomas More | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Thomas More | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 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 |
Thomas More | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 31% |
Students |
Thomas More | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | 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 Thomas More based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or Liberty University?
- Thomas More University is 59.4% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Thomas More than Liberty University ($34,060.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than Liberty University ($21,962 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 23.3% lower than costs at Liberty University ($10,014 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 91.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($23,834 vs. $12,471)
Thomas More vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 54 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Thomas More (94.2%)
Thomas More vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More 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 Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Liberty University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/