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Overview |
Life University | YHC | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Life University | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Life University | YHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,511 students)
Life University vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 130% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130% higher at YHC than Life University ($29,700.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Life University ($18,910 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 53.8% lower than costs at Life University ($11,706 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 115.1% larger than aid received Life University ($25,643 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or Life University .
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than YHC (77.3%)
Life University vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or YHC? 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 YHC and Life University.
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $7,800 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,100)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/