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Overview |
Life University | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $312 |
Diversity |
Life University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Life University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Lourdes University | ||
| 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 Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,136 students)
Life University vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 99.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.4% higher at Lourdes University than Life University ($25,750.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lourdes University than Life University ($22,634 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 50% lower than costs at Life University ($12,000 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 51.3% larger than aid received Life University ($18,038 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Lourdes University 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 Lourdes University (60.4%)
Life University vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Lourdes University (52% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,600)
- Life University students graduate with a $21,916 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $30,250)
- Life University graduates are paying $226 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($86 vs. $312)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/