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Overview |
Life University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
Life University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $234 |
Diversity |
Life University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Life University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Life University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,337 students)
Life University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 162.9% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.9% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Life University ($33,952.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Life University ($18,701 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 46.8% lower than costs at Life University ($12,264 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Life University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 138.1% larger than aid received Life University ($28,392 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Life University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (52% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $3,700 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,200)
- Life University students graduate with a $14,384 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $22,718)
- Life University graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($86 vs. $234)
- More North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/