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Overview |
Life University | Defiance College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Defiance, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | defiance.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Defiance College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $34,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $34,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $23,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $24,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | Defiance College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,722 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 62.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 860/1110 | ||
| 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 | Defiance College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Defiance College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Defiance College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | Defiance College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Defiance 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 Defiance College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 540 students)
Life University vs. Defiance College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Defiance College?
- Defiance College is 167.6% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($34,556.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.6% higher at Defiance College than Life University ($34,556.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Defiance College than Life University ($23,196 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Defiance College are 64.5% lower than costs at Life University ($10,940 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Defiance College than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Defiance College students is 109.4% larger than aid received Life University ($24,970 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Defiance College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Defiance College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Defiance College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Defiance College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Defiance College (62.9%)
Life University vs. Defiance College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Defiance 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 Defiance College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Defiance College (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Defiance College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,700)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Defiance College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Defiance College graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Defiance College 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/