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Overview |
Life University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Life University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 850/1140 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $261 |
Diversity |
Life University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,514 students)
Life University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 64.5% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Columbia College than Life University ($21,250.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Life University ($18,779 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 114.3% lower than costs at Life University ($8,400 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Life University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 34.9% larger than aid received Life University ($16,089 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Life University (97.8%)
Life University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Columbia College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $34,700)
- Life University students graduate with a $16,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $25,264)
- Life University graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($86 vs. $261)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/