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Overview |
Life University | Southwestern College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Winfield, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #453 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | sckans.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Southwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $27,003 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $26,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Southwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,240 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 900/1220 | ||
| 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 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Life University | Southwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Southwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $266 |
Diversity |
Life University | Southwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
Life University | Southwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Southwestern 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 Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,174 students)
Life University vs. Southwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Southwestern College?
- Southwestern College is 182.6% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.6% higher at Southwestern College than Life University ($36,500.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern College than Life University ($27,003 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 91.9% lower than costs at Life University ($9,380 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 118.5% larger than aid received Life University ($26,047 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Southwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Southwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Southwestern College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Southwestern College (70.2%)
Life University vs. Southwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Southwestern 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 Southwestern College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than Life University (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $17,416 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $25,750)
- Life University graduates are paying $180 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($86 vs. $266)
- More Southwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/