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Overview |
Life University | Lander University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Life University | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Life University | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Lander University | ||
| 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
- Lander University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Lander University?
- Life University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Lander University than Life University ($20,300.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Life University ($15,524 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 68.2% lower than costs at Life University ($10,700 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Life University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Lander University ($11,923 vs. $10,763)
Life University vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Life University vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Lander University? 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 Lander University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Lander University (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/