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Overview |
Life University | Coker | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $289 |
Diversity |
Life University | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Life University | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Coker | ||
| 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 Coker based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,160 students)
Life University vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Coker?
- Coker College is 139% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139% higher at Coker than Life University ($30,864.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than Life University ($19,345 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 82% lower than costs at Life University ($9,892 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 114% larger than aid received Life University ($25,519 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Coker (94.1%)
Life University vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Coker? 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 Coker and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Coker College (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $35,600)
- Life University students graduate with a $19,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($8,334 vs. $28,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($86 vs. $289)
- More Coker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/