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Lindenwood University DBU KSU Brewton-Parker College Baker Savannah State University YHC CMU - CLAS MidlandU| Life University | Missouri Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1060/1200 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $224 |
Diversity |
Life University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Life University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Missouri Baptist 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
- Missouri Baptist University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (5,231 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 146.1% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.1% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Life University ($31,784.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Baptist University than Life University ($25,590 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Baptist University are 49.5% lower than costs at Life University ($12,040 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 54.1% larger than aid received Life University ($18,372 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Baptist University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Missouri Baptist University (70.9%)
Life University vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Missouri Baptist University (52% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,100)
- Life University students graduate with a $13,416 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Baptist University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $21,750)
- Life University graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Baptist University graduates. ($86 vs. $224)
- More Missouri Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/