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Overview |
Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 96,709 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,374 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,374 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,913 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,471 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 50% |
Admission |
Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,943 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 30,723 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $191 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 5% |
Students |
Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,775 students)
Liberty University vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at LGCNHS than Liberty University ($30,408.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Liberty University than LGCNHS ($29,913 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 12.3% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,000 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 103.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($12,471 vs. $6,133)
Liberty University vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Liberty University .
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Liberty University vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Liberty University.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $12,200 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $39,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $5,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $24,166)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($191 vs. $249)
- More LGCNHS 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/