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Husson University KSU Brewton-Parker College Savannah State University UNH Manchester YHC| Life University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Standish, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,478 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #753 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | sjcme.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $41,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $41,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $29,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $26,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,472 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 960/1120 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 40% |
Students |
Life University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,478 students)
Life University vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 222% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Life University ($41,586.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Life University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($28,226 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College of Maine are 20.5% lower than costs at Life University ($14,936 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 126.3% larger than aid received Life University ($26,987 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (80.8%)
Life University vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Life University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,300)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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/