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Overview |
Life University | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Life University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Life University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $263 |
Diversity |
Life University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Life University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Edgewood 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,876 students)
Life University vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 159.8% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.8% higher at Edgewood College than Life University ($33,550.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than Life University ($28,189 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 48.5% lower than costs at Life University ($12,120 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Life University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 62.9% larger than aid received Life University ($19,418 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Life University (97.8%)
Life University vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Edgewood College (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $900 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $17,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $25,500)
- Life University graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($86 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/