- Liberty University is a private school while Longwood University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- Longwood University has more expensive tuition of $27,410 than Liberty University ($21,222).
- Liberty University has tighter acceptance rate of 29.79% than Longwood University (91.83%).
- Liberty University is larger with 96,709 students than Longwood University (4,358 students).
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| #295 in National Universities #22 in Virginia | Rankings | #21 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lynchburg, VA | Location | Farmville, VA |
| Known as | ||
| 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 |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,222 | Undergraduate | $15,200 Virginia residents $27,410 out-of-state |
| $8,340 | Graduate | $7,758 Virginia residents $19,926 out-of-state |
| $7,344 | Financial Aid | $10,660 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 29.79% | Acceptance Rate | 91.83% |
| 44.49% | Yield | 23.53% |
| Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 96,709 | Total Students | 4,358 |
| 48,906 | Undergraduate | 3,154 |
| 47,803 | Graduate | 1,204 |
| 81,026 | Online Enrollment | 879 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $41,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,300 |
| 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 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: 2,511) $8,904 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,510 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 1,051 Full-time 2,098 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 264 Full-time 54 Part-time |
| 4,740 Full-time 2,585 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 752 Full-time 73 Part-time |
| $46,807 for Faculties $50,086 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,109 for Faculties $61,560 Part-time |