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Overview |
Life University | CULVER | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Canton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 999 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | culver.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | CULVER | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $28,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $28,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $20,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $21,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | CULVER | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,246 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 970/1080 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Life University | CULVER | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | CULVER | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $258 |
Diversity |
Life University | CULVER | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | CULVER | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Life University | CULVER | ||
| 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
- Life University is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 999 students)
Life University vs. CULVER Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or CULVER?
- Culver Stockton College is 122.2% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($28,700.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.2% higher at CULVER than Life University ($28,700.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culver Stockton College than Life University ($20,522 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 94.2% lower than costs at Life University ($9,270 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culver Stockton College students is 81.9% larger than aid received Life University ($21,686 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. CULVER Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or CULVER? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CULVER or Life University .
- Accepted freshman CULVER students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than CULVER (97%)
Life University vs. CULVER Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or CULVER? 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 CULVER and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Culver Stockton College (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $6,300 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,600)
- Life University students graduate with a $16,666 lower median federal student loan debt than CULVER graduates. ($8,334 vs. $25,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than CULVER graduates. ($86 vs. $258)
- More CULVER graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/