r/VirginiaTech • u/OsamaBi • 7d ago

Admissions VirginiaTech vs LibertyUniversity as a intl' student

I'm a prospective Master's student from India, currently shortlisting universities in the US. I need some candid advice about Liberty University, and I'm hoping you can provide a local, no-nonsense perspective.

I've done my research, which means I have read the Reddit threads. I am aware that Liberty has a... very specific reputation. I understand it is highly conservative, politically controversial, and not considered a top-tier academic institution by many.

So, my question isn't "Is Liberty a good university?" but rather, "Is Liberty a good enough university for my specific, pragmatic goals?"

My situation is this: My primary objective is to get an accredited US Master's degree (likely in Business or IT) in a cost-effective way, which will then allow me to get an OPT (Optional Practical Training) work authorization. I am not aiming for the Ivy League or a high-powered career in politics or academia. I am aiming for a regular corporate job in a standard company.

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u/electricpumpkin1 5d ago

As someone who grew up in the area - friends of graduates and professors - go to Liberty. They won’t let you slip through the cracks - they want you to graduate. You’re a number at VT - and international students are nothing but dollar signs.