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Overview |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 980/1143 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $246 |
Diversity |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 2,586 students)
Life University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 142.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.4% higher at Carson-Newman College than Life University ($31,300.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Life University ($20,111 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 78.3% lower than costs at Life University ($10,097 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 107.1% larger than aid received Life University ($24,697 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Life University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Carson-Newman College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Carson-Newman College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Carson Newman College (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,700)
- Life University students graduate with a $15,546 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,880)
- Life University graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($86 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/