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Overview |
Life University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Life University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Life University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,358 students)
Life University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 167.1% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.1% higher at Emory and Henry College than Life University ($34,500.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Life University ($20,834 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory and Henry College are 30.4% lower than costs at Life University ($13,800 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Life University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 165.4% larger than aid received Life University ($31,643 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Emory and Henry College (96.9%)
Life University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Life University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/