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Overview |
Life University | Villa | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Life University | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 730/1050 | ||
| 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 | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $206 |
Diversity |
Life University | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 465 students)
Life University vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Villa?
- Villa Maria College is 100.8% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($25,930.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.8% higher at Villa than Life University ($25,930.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Life University ($14,576 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 108.8% lower than costs at Life University ($8,620 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Life University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villa Maria College students is 47.3% larger than aid received Life University ($17,558 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Villa (78.2%)
Life University vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Villa? 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 Villa and Life University.
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $27,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $11,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Villa graduates. ($8,334 vs. $20,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Villa graduates. ($86 vs. $206)
- More Villa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/