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Overview |
UofSC | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,528 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,880 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
UofSC | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,188 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 27,022 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UofSC | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $249 |
Diversity |
UofSC | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
UofSC | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | 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 UofSC based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 35,653 students)
UofSC vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 73.9% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at UofSC than Liberty University ($33,528.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Liberty University ($22,427 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 4.8% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,780 vs. $12,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia as Liberty University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 81.3% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($12,471 vs. $6,880)
UofSC vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or UofSC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 150 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman UofSC 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 UofSC (64.1%)
UofSC vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC 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 UofSC.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Liberty University (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $12,600 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $39,100)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $916 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,166)
- UofSC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($240 vs. $249)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/