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Overview |
Life University | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
Life University | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 848/1093 | ||
| 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 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Life University | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $253 |
Diversity |
Life University | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Life University | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Nyack College | ||
| 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
- Life University is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,595 students)
Life University vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Nyack College?
- Nyack College is 109.1% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.1% higher at Nyack College than Life University ($27,000.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than Life University ($22,184 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nyack College are 16.1% lower than costs at Life University ($15,500 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nyack College than Life University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 71.8% larger than aid received Life University ($20,480 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Life University (97.8%)
Life University vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Nyack 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 Nyack College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Nyack College (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $500 more per year than Nyack College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $16,165 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $24,499)
- Life University graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($86 vs. $253)
- More Nyack College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/