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Overview |
Life University | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $276 |
Diversity |
Life University | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Life University | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Erskine 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 Erskine College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 956 students)
Life University vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 166.6% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.6% higher at Erskine College than Life University ($34,435.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Life University than Erskine College ($28,226 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Erskine College are 44.6% lower than costs at Life University ($12,450 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 41.2% larger than aid received Life University ($16,834 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Life University vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Erskine 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 Erskine College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Life University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,300)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,416 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $26,750)
- Life University graduates are paying $190 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($86 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/