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