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Overview |
Life University | Union College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Barbourville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | unionky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $28,737 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $28,737 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,261 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $18,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $23,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,142 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 955/1148 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $248 |
Diversity |
Life University | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 970 students)
Life University vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Union College?
- Union College is 122.5% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($28,737.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at Union College than Life University ($28,737.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Life University ($18,221 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 117.9% lower than costs at Life University ($8,261 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 94.3% larger than aid received Life University ($23,168 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Union College (53.4%)
Life University vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Union 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 Union College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Union College (52% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $34,800)
- Life University students graduate with a $15,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $24,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($86 vs. $248)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/