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Overview |
Life University | SFC | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Life University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $252 |
Diversity |
Life University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Life University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Life University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 2,661 students)
Life University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 110.5% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.5% higher at SFC than Life University ($27,188.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Life University ($18,602 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Francis College are 0% lower than costs at Life University ($18,000 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Life University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 45% larger than aid received Life University ($17,294 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at SFC (2.9)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than SFC (84.3%)
Life University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or SFC? 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 SFC and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than St. Francis College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $16,091 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($8,334 vs. $24,425)
- Life University graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($86 vs. $252)
- More SFC 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/