- Liberty University is a private school while University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public school.
- Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA and University of South Carolina-Upstate is located in Spartanburg, SC.
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has more expensive tuition of $22,545 than Liberty University ($21,222).
- Liberty University has tighter acceptance rate of 29.79% than University of South Carolina-Upstate (57.84%).
- Liberty University is larger with 96,709 students than University of South Carolina-Upstate (4,913 students).
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| #295 in National Universities #22 in Virginia | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lynchburg, VA | Location | Spartanburg, SC |
| 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 Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,222 | Undergraduate | $11,583 South Carolina residents $22,545 out-of-state |
| $8,340 | Graduate | $14,109 South Carolina residents $30,135 out-of-state |
| $7,344 | Financial Aid | $8,442 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 29.79% | Acceptance Rate | 57.84% |
| 44.49% | Yield | 39.90% |
| Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 96,709 | Total Students | 4,913 |
| 48,906 | Undergraduate | 4,481 |
| 47,803 | Graduate | 432 |
| 81,026 | Online Enrollment | 1,184 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | 38% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $41,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,823) $6,320 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,055) $5,810 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,710 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 1,051 Full-time 2,098 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 232 Full-time 192 Part-time |
| 4,740 Full-time 2,585 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 530 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| $46,807 for Faculties $50,086 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,531 for Faculties $51,702 Part-time |