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Overview |
Life University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $245 |
Diversity |
Life University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 19% |
Students |
Life University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Life University | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 650 students)
Life University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 131.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.4% higher at D&E College than Life University ($29,880.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Life University ($20,126 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 77.8% lower than costs at Life University ($10,125 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 110.7% larger than aid received Life University ($25,119 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Life University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or D&E 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 D&E College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $9,400 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,500)
- Life University students graduate with a $15,378 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,712)
- Life University graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($86 vs. $245)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/