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Overview |
Life University | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Life University | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | - | ||
| Admitted | 438 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Life University | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $289 |
Diversity |
Life University | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | - | ||
Campus |
Life University | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 158 students)
Life University vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Laurel University?
- Life University is 23% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Life University than Laurel University ($12,915.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Life University ($19,269 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 94% lower than costs at Life University ($9,280 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Life University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 91.9% larger than aid received Laurel University ($11,923 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Life University (3.11)
Life University vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Laurel 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 Laurel University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Life University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $19,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,969)
- Life University graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($86 vs. $289)
- More Laurel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/