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Overview |
UNCSA | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 31% |
Students |
UNCSA | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 229% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at UNCSA than Liberty University ($23,731.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Liberty University ($11,251 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 4.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,350 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 14.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,471 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 38 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming UNCSA students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Liberty University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Liberty University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,100 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/