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Overview |
Life University | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $40,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Life University | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Life University | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Georgetown 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,548 students)
Life University vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Georgetown College?
- Georgetown College is 214.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.4% higher at Georgetown College than Life University ($40,610.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Life University ($15,152 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 60.6% lower than costs at Life University ($11,210 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 238.1% larger than aid received Life University ($40,308 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Life University vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Georgetown 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 Georgetown College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Life University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $600 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,300)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown 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/