Explore alternatives based on outcomes, location, cost, and admission difficulty
Given Liberty University's 99.3% acceptance rate, admission itself is virtually guaranteed for all applicants. However, students may want alternative options for cost, location, or program-specific reasons.
Strong options in the same region with comparable academic profiles.
For students preferring to stay in Virginia, Virginia State University admits 89.1% of applicants while producing nearly identical earnings of $45,543 versus Liberty's $44,813, located 97 miles away. Southern Virginia University accepts 99.6% of applicants with higher earnings of $50,002 at a lower net price, situated just 28 miles from Liberty. Averett University admits 47.8% of applicants with earnings of $51,516 and lower costs, located 55 miles away. These Virginia alternatives provide similar program focus with varying selectivity and cost structures.
Same state (97 miles away) with nearly identical earnings and similar program focus
Schools with comparable admission profiles — useful for building a balanced list.
For institutions with comparable open admission, Abilene Christian University in Texas accepts 100% of applicants while producing significantly higher earnings of $55,736 at a much lower net price of $12,714. Greensboro College in North Carolina admits 92.1% of applicants with similar earnings of $46,566 and lower costs of $19,314. Both institutions offer similar program diversity with comparable accessibility for students seeking alternatives to Liberty University.
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