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Overview |
Life University | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $13,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $24,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,298 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1033/1210 | ||
| 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 | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $263 |
Diversity |
Life University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 94% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 660 students)
Life University vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Wesleyan College?
- Wesleyan College is 104.8% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.8% higher at Wesleyan College than Life University ($26,450.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Life University ($13,900 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 63.7% lower than costs at Life University ($10,996 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 108% larger than aid received Life University ($24,800 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Life University vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is the same as at Wesleyan College (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,100)
- Life University students graduate with a $17,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $25,500)
- Life University graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($86 vs. $263)
- More Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/