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Overview |
Liberty University | RU | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 96,709 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,374 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,374 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,913 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,471 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Liberty University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,943 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 30,723 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $237 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 1% |
Students |
Liberty University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 7,718 students)
Liberty University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or RU?
- Liberty University is 162.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Liberty University than Radford University ($21,374.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Liberty University ($17,105 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 16.9% lower than costs at Liberty University ($10,567 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($12,471 vs. $9,733)
Liberty University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Liberty University .
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at RU (3.31)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than RU (93.3%)
Liberty University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or RU? 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 RU and Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Liberty University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,100)
- Radford University students graduate with a $1,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,166)
- RU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($237 vs. $249)
- More RU 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/