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Overview |
Life University | CofC | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Life University | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $222 |
Diversity |
Life University | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Life University | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or CofC?
- Life University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.6% higher at CofC than Life University ($35,338.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Life University ($21,120 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 38.6% lower than costs at Life University ($12,986 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 25.5% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($11,923 vs. $9,499)
Life University vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Life University .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than CofC (75.7%)
Life University vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or CofC? 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 CofC and Life University.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Life University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $700 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,200)
- Life University students graduate with a $13,166 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($8,334 vs. $21,500)
- Life University graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($86 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/