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Overview |
Liberty University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 96,709 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,374 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,374 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,913 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,471 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
Liberty University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,943 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 30,723 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Liberty University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $277 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 2% |
Students |
Liberty University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Penn State based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 50,028 students)
Liberty University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or Penn State?
- Liberty University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Penn State than Liberty University ($35,946.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Liberty University ($26,747 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 3.2% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,350 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($12,471 vs. $10,066)
Liberty University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 132 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Liberty University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Liberty University (87% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $16,200 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,818)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($249 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/