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Overview |
Life University | Methodist | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Life University | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Methodist | ||
| 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 Methodist based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,811 students)
Life University vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 189.9% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.9% higher at Methodist than Life University ($37,438.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Methodist University than Life University ($28,129 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 40.3% lower than costs at Life University ($12,828 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 112.7% larger than aid received Life University ($25,361 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Life University vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Methodist University (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,700)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Methodist graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/