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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | 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 |
Pitt-Bradford | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $249 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 31% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,074 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Liberty University ($25,534.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Liberty University ($16,505 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 19.5% lower than costs at Liberty University ($10,332 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 8% larger than aid received Liberty University ($13,470 vs. $12,471)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 92 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Pitt-Bradford (93.6%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Liberty University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $18,900 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,909)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($249 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/