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Overview |
Westminster College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Westminster College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 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 |
Westminster College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 31% |
Students |
Westminster College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,211 students)
Westminster College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or Liberty University?
- Westminster College is 77.8% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.8% higher at Westminster College than Liberty University ($38,000.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Liberty University ($22,645 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 3.8% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,900 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 142.6% larger than aid received Liberty University ($30,252 vs. $12,471)
Westminster College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 42 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College 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 Westminster College (75.3%)
Westminster College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Liberty University (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/