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CBU KSU Brewton-Parker College University of Southern Mississippi Savannah State University YHC| Life University | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | MCA | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 0% |
Admission |
Life University | MCA | ||
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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 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Life University | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $341 |
Diversity |
Life University | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Life University | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | - | ||
Campus |
Life University | MCA | ||
| 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 MCA based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 116 students)
Life University vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 150.9% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.9% higher at MCA than Life University ($32,400.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 102.5% lower than costs at Life University ($8,890 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than Memphis College of Art (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($11,923 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Life University .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Life University (3.11)
Life University vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or MCA? 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 MCA and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Memphis College of Art (52% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $17,000 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $29,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $24,666 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($8,334 vs. $33,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $255 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($86 vs. $341)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA 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/