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Overview |
Life University | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 56% |
Admission |
Life University | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $293 |
Diversity |
Life University | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Life University | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 116.6% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.6% higher at Belhaven University than Life University ($27,980.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Life University ($19,794 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 97.8% lower than costs at Life University ($9,100 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than Belhaven University (90% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Life University ($17,067 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Life University vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Belhaven University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $20,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $28,402)
- Life University graduates are paying $207 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($86 vs. $293)
- More Belhaven University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/