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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Regent University Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Georgia| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 97% |
Admission |
NC State | Liberty University | ||
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| Applied | 40,049 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NC State | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $249 |
Diversity |
NC State | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 31% |
Students |
NC State | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 79% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Liberty University | ||
| 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 NC State based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 37,323 students)
NC State vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 214.9% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($20,579.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at NC State than Liberty University ($29,407.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Liberty University ($14,860 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 6.2% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,919 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (97% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 1.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,023 vs. $11,811)
NC State vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 194 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming NC State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than NC State (39.8%)
NC State vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Liberty 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 Liberty University and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Liberty University (72% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $18,100 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $39,100)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $3,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($20,782 vs. $24,166)
- NC State graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($214 vs. $249)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/