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Overview |
Life University | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 45 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | citycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $18,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $18,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $16,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $9,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 75% |
Admission |
Life University | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 14 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 22.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| 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 | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $284 |
Diversity |
Life University | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Life University | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than City College-Gainesville based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 45 students)
Life University vs. City College-Gainesville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or City College-Gainesville?
- City College Gainesville is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($18,240.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at City College-Gainesville than Life University ($18,240.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at City College Gainesville than Life University ($16,530 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City College Gainesville are 30.1% lower than costs at Life University ($13,838 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than City College Gainesville (90% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 26.5% larger than aid received City College Gainesville ($11,923 vs. $9,428)
Life University vs. City College-Gainesville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or City College-Gainesville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College-Gainesville or Life University .
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than City College-Gainesville (22.2%)
Life University vs. City College-Gainesville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or City College-Gainesville? 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 City College-Gainesville and Life University.
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $17,800 more per year than City College-Gainesville graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $29,100)
- Life University students graduate with a $19,166 lower median federal student loan debt than City College-Gainesville graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,500)
- Life University graduates are paying $198 less per month on federal student loans than City College-Gainesville graduates. ($86 vs. $284)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College-Gainesville students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/