- Both Liberty University and Charleston Southern University (CSU) are private.
- Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA and CSU is located in Charleston, SC.
- CSU has more expensive tuition of $31,030 than Liberty University ($21,222).
- Liberty University has tighter acceptance rate of 29.79% than CSU (56.32%).
- Liberty University is larger with 96,709 students than CSU (3,418 students).
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| #295 in National Universities #22 in Virginia | Rankings | #21 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lynchburg, VA | Location | Charleston, SC |
| Known as | CSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,222 | Undergraduate | $31,030 |
| $8,340 | Graduate | $19,244 |
| $7,344 | Financial Aid | $21,261 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 29.79% | Acceptance Rate | 56.32% |
| 44.49% | Yield | 27.12% |
| Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 96,709 | Total Students | 3,418 |
| 48,906 | Undergraduate | 2,836 |
| 47,803 | Graduate | 582 |
| 81,026 | Online Enrollment | 563 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | 40% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $41,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,823) $6,320 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 1,051 Full-time 2,098 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 224 Full-time 103 Part-time |
| 4,740 Full-time 2,585 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 405 Full-time 180 Part-time |
| $46,807 for Faculties $50,086 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time |