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Overview |
JCU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
JCU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $249 |
Diversity |
JCU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
JCU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 76% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Liberty University?
- John Carroll University is 112.8% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.8% higher at JCU than Liberty University ($45,490.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Liberty University than JCU ($29,913 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 6.9% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,350 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 143.9% larger than aid received Liberty University ($30,415 vs. $12,471)
JCU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 57 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Liberty University (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,773 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,939)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($249 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/