| Liberty vs. SU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#353 in National Universities #30 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #304 in National Universities #21 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$21,222 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$36,028 |
| cheaper$8,340 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$24,646 |
| Less$7,344 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,883 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier99.29% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.36% |
| Lower19.90% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.75% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger96,709 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,260 |
| Larger48,906 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,461 |
| Larger47,803 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,799 |
| Larger81,026 | Online Student Population | Smaller558 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher65% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher14% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,823) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,940) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 3,149 | Number of faculties | 454 |
| Lower$70,496 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$73,992 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.