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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Life University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Marietta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 2,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #721 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | life.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Life University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $12,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $12,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $28,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $11,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Life University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 448 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 830/1117 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Life University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Life University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $8,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $86 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Life University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 6% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Life University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Life University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 2,753 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Life University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Life University?
- Concordia University Irvine is 204.5% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.5% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Life University ($39,330.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Life University than Concordia University-Irvine ($28,226 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 41% lower than costs at Life University ($12,770 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 106.5% larger than aid received Life University ($24,623 vs. $11,923)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Life University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Life University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life University or Concordia University-Irvine .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Life University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Life University? 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 Life University and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Concordia University Irvine (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $1,400 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $14,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($8,334 vs. $22,678)
- Life University graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($86 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/