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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University Brewton-Parker College GS Columbus State| Life University | Morehouse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | Morehouse | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 2,567 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | morehouse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Morehouse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $27,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $27,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $35,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $13,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 79% |
Admission |
Life University | Morehouse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 5,221 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 3,133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Life University | Morehouse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Morehouse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Morehouse | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Life University | Morehouse | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Morehouse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Morehouse based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 2,567 students)
Life University vs. Morehouse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Morehouse?
- Morehouse College is 109.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($27,038.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at Morehouse than Life University ($27,038.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Life University than Morehouse ($28,226 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehouse College are 23.2% lower than costs at Life University ($14,606 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than Morehouse College (90% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is 13.9% larger than aid received Life University ($13,577 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Morehouse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Morehouse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morehouse or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Morehouse (60%)
Life University vs. Morehouse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Morehouse? 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 Morehouse and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Life University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Morehouse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/