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Overview |
Life University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 910/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Life University | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 919 students)
Life University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 145.2% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.2% higher at OC Comets than Life University ($31,664.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than Life University ($21,394 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 60.1% lower than costs at Life University ($11,242 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 95.9% larger than aid received Life University ($23,361 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Life University .
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
Life University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Olivet College (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $7,600 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,300)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/