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ECU UNC Charlotte Regent University UNCW Lee University NC State Cedarville University ASU JMU NCAT UNC Chapel Hill WCU| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCG | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $249 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
UNCG | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than UNCG based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 17,978 students)
UNCG vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 383.4% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Liberty University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($21,374.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Liberty University ($10,979 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 24.4% lower than costs at Liberty University ($9,924 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 51% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($12,471 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 35 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG 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 UNCG (91.9%)
UNCG vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Liberty University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Liberty University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $1,429 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($22,737 vs. $24,166)
- UNCG graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($235 vs. $249)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/