| CSU vs. Liberty |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#55 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #353 in National Universities #30 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$32,520 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,173 |
| expensive$20,250 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,730 |
| More$21,011 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,888 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,040 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter96.46% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.98% |
| Lower17.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.39% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,832 | Total Enrollment | Larger104,327 |
| Smaller3,126 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger52,961 |
| Smaller706 | Graduate Student Population | Larger51,366 |
| Smaller689 | Online Student Population | Larger88,309 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher65% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Lower63% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,823) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,940) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 365 | Number of faculty | 4,669 |
| Lower$58,699 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$79,971 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.