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Overview |
Life University | Neumann | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Life University | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 17% |
Students |
Life University | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 2,155 students)
Life University vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 162.5% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.5% higher at Neumann than Life University ($33,900.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Life University than Neumann ($28,226 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Neumann University are 8.4% lower than costs at Life University ($16,600 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 114.9% larger than aid received Life University ($25,623 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Life University vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Life University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,600)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Neumann 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/