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Overview |
Life University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Life University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Life University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 292% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 292% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Life University ($50,624.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Life University than Widener University-Main Campus ($28,226 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 18.4% lower than costs at Life University ($15,200 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Life University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 171.8% larger than aid received Life University ($32,412 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Life University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Life University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $12,600 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/