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Overview |
Liberty University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 103,068 | 184,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,579 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,579 | $15,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,919 | $12,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $33,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,023 | $4,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
Liberty University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Applied | 36,921 | 45,127 | ||
| Admitted | 36,671 | 43,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5%Open | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Liberty University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $194 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 34% |
Students |
Liberty University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Liberty University based on total student enrollment (184,099 students vs. 103,068 students)
Liberty University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Liberty University is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($20,579.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Liberty University than Southern New Hampshire University ($20,579.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Liberty University than Southern New Hampshire University ($29,692 vs. $33,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 0.9% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,800 vs. $12,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Southern New Hampshire University (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 163.8% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($12,023 vs. $4,557)
Liberty University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or Liberty University .
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Southern New Hampshire University (96.1%)
Liberty University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University or Southern New Hampshire 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 Southern New Hampshire University and Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Liberty University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,100)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $5,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($18,816 vs. $24,166)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($194 vs. $249)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/