| HSC vs. Liberty |
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|---|---|---|
#125 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #13 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #353 in National Universities #30 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$52,388 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$21,222 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $8,340 |
| More$34,975 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,344 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,160 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter39.79% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.29% |
| Favorable21.49% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.90% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller846 | Total Enrollment | Larger96,709 |
| Smaller846 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger48,906 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 47,803 |
| - | Online Student Population | 81,026 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| Higher7% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,100) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,823) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,940) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 111 | Number of faculties | 3,149 |
| Higher$78,590 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,496 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.