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Overview |
Wingate University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,322 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,096 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,096 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,464 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,426 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Wingate University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,210 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 18,027 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 3.9% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1270 | 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 |
Wingate University | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $249 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 31% |
Students |
Wingate University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 3,322 students)
Wingate University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or Liberty University?
- Wingate University is 94.8% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($40,096.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.8% higher at Wingate University than Liberty University ($40,096.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Liberty University ($21,464 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 21% lower than costs at Liberty University ($10,676 vs. $12,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University as Liberty University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 203% larger than aid received Liberty University ($36,426 vs. $12,023)
Wingate University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 30 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Wingate University (85%)
Wingate University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University 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 Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Liberty University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,500)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($249 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/