Liberty University and University of South Carolina-Upstate are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Liberty is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lynchburg, VA and SC Upstate is a four-year, public school located in Spartanburg, SC.
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| Liberty University | vs. | University of South Carolina-Upstate |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, Virginia | Location | Spartanburg, South Carolina |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
| Doctoral / Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| $16,173 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$11,588
Out-Of-State$23,090 |
| 79% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 73% |
| $7,200 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $8,921 |
| 98.98 % | Acceptance Rates | 67.26 % |
| 24.39 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 24.04 % |
| - | SAT Score | 1,080 |
| - | ACT Score | 23 |
| 65 % | Graduation Rate | 43 % |
| 1 % | Transfer-out Rate | 35 % |
| 80 % | Retention Rate | 70 % |
| 104,327 | Student Population | 4,916 |
| 679 | Number of Faculties | 207 |
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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