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Overview |
Life University | King College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 86% |
Admission |
Life University | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $237 |
Diversity |
Life University | King College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Life University | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Life University | King 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 King College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,357 students)
Life University vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or King College?
- King College is 147.3% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.3% higher at King College than Life University ($31,942.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than Life University ($22,626 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 80.7% lower than costs at Life University ($9,960 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than King College (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 90.5% larger than aid received Life University ($22,715 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than King College (60.8%)
Life University vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or King 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 King College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than King College (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $14,666 lower median federal student loan debt than King College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than King College graduates. ($86 vs. $237)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/