- Both Gardner-Webb University (GWU) and Liberty University are private.
- GWU is located in Boiling Springs, NC and Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $33,450 than Liberty University ($21,222).
- Liberty University has tighter acceptance rate of 29.79% than GWU (52.70%).
- Liberty University is larger with 96,709 students than GWU (3,144 students).
| Gardner-Webb University View More Rivals | Liberty University View More Rivals | |
| #200 in National Universities #10 in North Carolina | Rankings | #295 in National Universities #22 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Boiling Springs, NC | Location | Lynchburg, VA |
GWU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,450 | Undergraduate | $21,222 |
| $11,300 | Graduate | $8,340 |
| $20,529 | Financial Aid | $7,344 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 52.70% | Acceptance Rate | 29.79% |
| 24.38% | Yield | 44.49% |
| 1,105 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,144 | Total Students | 96,709 |
| 1,812 | Undergraduate | 48,906 |
| 1,332 | Graduate | 47,803 |
| 897 | Online Enrollment | 81,026 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 5% | |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,368) $5,410 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,823) $6,320 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,360 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 149 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,051 Full-time 2,098 Part-time |
| 459 Full-time 171 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,740 Full-time 2,585 Part-time |
| $62,531 for Faculties $46,122 Part-time | Average Salary | $46,807 for Faculties $50,086 Part-time |