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Overview |
Life University | NNU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Nampa, ID | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,778 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #761 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | nnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | NNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $35,548 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $35,548 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $25,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $21,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | NNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 3,394 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 88.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Life University | NNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | NNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $268 |
Diversity |
Life University | NNU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Life University | NNU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Life University | NNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 NNU based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,778 students)
Life University vs. NNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or NNU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 175.2% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.2% higher at NNU than Life University ($35,548.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Life University ($25,674 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 71.4% lower than costs at Life University ($10,500 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 79.6% larger than aid received Life University ($21,411 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. NNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or NNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NNU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than NNU (88.2%)
Life University vs. NNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or NNU? 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 NNU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is the same as at Northwest Nazarene University (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $3,900 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $17,666 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $26,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $182 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($86 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/