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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary CSU Tennessee Campbell University| Presbyterian College | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PC | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PC | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $249 |
Diversity |
PC | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
PC | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 76% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Liberty University?
- Presbyterian College is 82.4% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at PC than Liberty University ($38,990.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Liberty University ($21,571 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 9.3% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,300 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 175.7% larger than aid received Liberty University ($34,379 vs. $12,471)
PC vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 12 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming PC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Liberty University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $1,942 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,108)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($249 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/