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Overview |
Asbury University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Asbury University | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $249 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
Asbury University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Asbury 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 Asbury University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Liberty University?
- Asbury University is 52.4% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at Asbury University than Liberty University ($32,578.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Liberty University ($21,506 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 43% lower than costs at Liberty University ($8,636 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 99.6% larger than aid received Liberty University ($24,888 vs. $12,471)
Asbury University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 31 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Asbury University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Liberty University (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Asbury University earn on average $400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $1,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,943)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University 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/