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Overview |
Life University | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Life University | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $258 |
Diversity |
Life University | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Life University | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Marymount 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
- Marymount University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 178.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.4% higher at Marymount University than Life University ($35,950.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than Life University ($24,664 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount University are 14.7% lower than costs at Life University ($15,697 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Life University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 119.7% larger than aid received Life University ($26,190 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Life University vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Marymount University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $16,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $25,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($86 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University 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/