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Overview |
UC | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 98% |
Admission |
UC | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UC | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $249 |
Diversity |
UC | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 31% |
Students |
UC | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UC | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than UC based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 41,155 students)
UC vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 85.9% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at UC than Liberty University ($26,862.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Liberty University ($20,149 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,350 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 42.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,471 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 95 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming UC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than UC (86.2%)
UC vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Liberty University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $6,500 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $1,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,166)
- UC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($237 vs. $249)
- More UC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/