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Overview |
Liberty University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 96,709 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,374 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,374 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,913 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,471 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Liberty University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,943 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 30,723 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Liberty University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 3% |
Students |
Liberty University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 2,394 students)
Liberty University vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 61.4% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at University of Lynchburg than Liberty University ($34,500.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Liberty University ($23,256 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 5.7% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,350 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 93.6% larger than aid received Liberty University ($24,138 vs. $12,471)
Liberty University vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 56 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than University of Lynchburg (95.9%)
Liberty University vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Liberty University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $7,300 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/