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Overview |
Gordon | Life University | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Marietta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 2,753 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | life.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Life University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $12,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $12,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $28,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $11,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
Gordon | Life University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 830/1117 | ||
| 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 |
Gordon | Life University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Life University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $8,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $86 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Life University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Gordon | Life University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | Life University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gordon College is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (3,135 students vs. 2,753 students)
Gordon vs. Life University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Life University?
- Life University is 403.9% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Life University than Gordon College ($12,915.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Life University ($8,185 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 94.4% lower than costs at Life University ($9,257 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than Gordon College (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 54.8% larger than aid received Gordon College ($11,923 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. Life University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or Life University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life University or Gordon .
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Gordon (93.3%)
Gordon vs. Life University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon or Life University? 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 Life University and Gordon.
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $34,100)
- Life University students graduate with a $9,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Gordon graduates. ($8,334 vs. $17,500)
- Life University graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Gordon graduates. ($86 vs. $180)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/