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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Tennessee Campbell University Virginia Tech| Eastern Mennonite University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EMU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
EMU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 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 |
EMU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $249 |
Diversity |
EMU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 31% |
Students |
EMU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 76% | ||
Campus |
EMU | 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,334 students)
EMU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or Liberty University?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 89.9% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at EMU than Liberty University ($40,590.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Liberty University ($23,783 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 0.9% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,240 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Eastern Mennonite University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 144.2% larger than aid received Liberty University ($30,460 vs. $12,471)
EMU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or EMU .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 61 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Liberty University (99.3%)
EMU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU 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 EMU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Liberty University (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $39,100)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $716 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $24,166)
- EMU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($242 vs. $249)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/