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Overview |
Kentucky | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $249 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
Kentucky | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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 Kentucky based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 31,547 students)
Kentucky vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 85.9% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Kentucky than Liberty University ($30,913.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Liberty University ($18,693 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 18.8% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,350 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than University of Kentucky (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 13.2% larger than aid received Liberty University ($14,114 vs. $12,471)
Kentucky vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 73 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky 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 Kentucky (94.9%)
Kentucky vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Liberty University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $11,900 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $1,416 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,166)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($235 vs. $249)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/