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Overview |
Life University | PC | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Life University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $269 |
Diversity |
Life University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Life University | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,199 students)
Life University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 201.9% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.9% higher at PC than Life University ($38,990.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Life University ($21,571 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 59.3% lower than costs at Life University ($11,300 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 188.3% larger than aid received Life University ($34,379 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Life University .
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than PC (59.4%)
Life University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or PC? 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 PC and Life University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Life University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $800 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $17,774 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($8,334 vs. $26,108)
- Life University graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($86 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/