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Overview |
Xavier | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Xavier | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 |
Xavier | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 31% |
Students |
Xavier | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | 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 Xavier based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 6,114 students)
Xavier vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Liberty University?
- Xavier University is 109.5% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at Xavier than Liberty University ($44,770.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Liberty University than Xavier ($29,913 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 11.9% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,350 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 123.7% larger than aid received Liberty University ($27,897 vs. $12,471)
Xavier vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 41 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Xavier vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Liberty University (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/