On 3/24/2019, Ritchie McKay’s Flames will take on Buzz Williams’s Hokies to determine who will go on to the next round of the championship. When Liberty University and Virginia Tech get together, anything can happen, but Liberty University fans already have a lot to cheer about.
Basketball Players Aren’t the Only Winners
Basketball may be taking the spotlight at Liberty University right now — it is March Madness after all — and the Atlantic Sun Conference school has a lot to be proud of with its 28-6 record. But basketball isn’t the only thing at which Liberty University excels.
Each year, College Factual ranks colleges and universities in a number of different ways to help students find a school that’s the best fit for them. The most recent rankings show that Liberty University has several strengths and beats Virginia Tech in more ways than one!
Check out College Factual’s complete ranking for Best Schools for Division I Men’s Basketball.
Note: Factors used in College Factual’s rankings include athletic competitiveness, overall quality of school, and financial resources available to the team.
Off the Court: Other Rankings
Diversity
Diversity is another important aspect of student life, and a diverse college experience can help prepare students for their future careers. College Factual’s diversity rankings take four factors into account — age, race, gender, and geographic origin of students on campus.
Out of the 2238 colleges in the nation that were looked at in this ranking, Liberty University came in at #163. This puts Liberty University in the top 10% countrywide, making it an excellent choice for students who want to meet others from all types of backgrounds. Virginia Tech is ranked at #558.
Liberty University Fast Facts
- The average cost per year to attend Liberty University is $28,657, while the average cost to attend Virginia Tech is $35,321.
- Liberty University has approximately 45,754 undergraduates, while Virginia Tech has 27,193.
- Veterans may appreciate that there are 9596 GI Bill® recipients at Liberty University, while Virginia Tech has 966.
If you want to continue comparing Liberty University and Virginia Tech head-to-head on the factors that matter the most to you, check out College Factual’s free tool, College Combat®.
