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UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW UNCG Regent University ECU ASU Mason Lee University WCU UofSC Cedarville University| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Charlotte | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,551 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncc.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Charlotte | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,812 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,936 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,896 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,951 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
UNC Charlotte | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,355 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 17,007 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNC Charlotte | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Charlotte | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $249 |
Diversity |
UNC Charlotte | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
UNC Charlotte | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UNC Charlotte | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than UNC Charlotte based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 29,551 students)
UNC Charlotte vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Charlotte or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 460.7% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Liberty University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($21,374.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Liberty University ($13,951 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($12,350 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 57.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($12,471 vs. $7,907)
UNC Charlotte vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Charlotte or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or UNC Charlotte .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1093) is 23 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming UNC Charlotte students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman UNC Charlotte students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than UNC Charlotte (79.6%)
UNC Charlotte vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than Liberty University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn on average $9,500 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte students graduate with a $1,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,166)
- UNC Charlotte graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($237 vs. $249)
- More UNC Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/