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Overview |
Life University | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 880/1085 | ||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $363 |
Diversity |
Life University | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 886 students)
Life University vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 100.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at Chowan University than Life University ($25,880.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Life University ($17,334 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 86.5% lower than costs at Life University ($9,650 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 72.6% larger than aid received Life University ($20,580 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Life University vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Chowan 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 Chowan University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Chowan University (52% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $34,600)
- Life University students graduate with a $26,816 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $35,150)
- Life University graduates are paying $277 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($86 vs. $363)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/