Liberty University vs Bryan College-Dayton

Liberty University and Bryan College-Dayton, while both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Liberty, a larger institution with an acceptance rate of 68%, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, including popular majors like Business, Education, and Nursing. Bryan, a smaller college with a more selective admissions process (acceptance rate of 48%), emphasizes a strong liberal arts foundation and is known for its programs in Bible and Ministry, as well as Health Sciences. Both institutions offer supportive learning environments and opportunities for spiritual growth, but their unique characteristics may appeal to different types of students. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which institution better aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Bryan College-Dayton	Liberty University
Overview
Location	Dayton, Tennessee	Lynchburg, Virginia
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	79.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	51.0%	99.3%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	990	28,448
Total number of admissions given out	505	28,244
Admitted students who chose to enroll	195	5,461
Yield rate	38.6%	19.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$31,110	$42,620
Average net price	$15,901	$27,891
Tuition	$16,900	$21,663
Room & board	$8,050	Room/dormitory: $6,150 Meal plan: $4,560
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $12,069	89.0% Average amount $12,431
Students receiving federal student loan	62.0% Average amount $4,743	52.0% Average amount $5,619
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $7,968	9.0% Average amount $17,351

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,376 Men 46.4% Women 53.6%	47,696 Men 43.0% Women 57.0%
Graduate students	174 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%	47,013 Men 38.7% Women 61.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	76.0%
International students	1.5%	0.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	664	8,222
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Virginia North Carolina Pennsylvania Texas Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting Theology	Education Business Health Professions Psychology Theology
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.9%	62.1%
Dropout rate	42.1%	30.2%
Transferred out	N/A	5.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,728 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $84,316 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $91,964 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,385 Year 2: $80,964 Year 3: $87,831 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,657 Year 2: $68,219 Year 3: $77,205 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,410 Year 2: $72,022 Year 3: $73,900 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,556 Year 2: $51,106 Year 3: $65,313 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,731 Year 2: $62,936 Year 3: $64,580 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,576 Year 2: $57,705 Year 3: $62,807 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,423 Year 2: $57,714 Year 3: $62,225 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $40,885 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $62,169 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $58,240 Year 2: $59,895 Year 3: $61,052

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