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WVU D&E College Fairmont State| Life Pacific College | Alderson Broaddus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life Pacific College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | San Dimas, CA | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 500 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lifepacific.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life Pacific College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,240 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,240 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,395 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,737 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Life Pacific College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 145 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 137 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.5% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1085 | 900/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Life Pacific College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life Pacific College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,530 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $268 |
Diversity |
Life Pacific College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Life Pacific College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Life Pacific College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alderson Broaddus College is larger than than Life Pacific College based on total student enrollment (767 students vs. 500 students)
Life Pacific College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life Pacific College or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 71.1% more expensive to attend than Life Pacific College for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $18,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than Life Pacific College ($31,200.00 vs. $18,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Life Pacific College ($19,499 vs. $22,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life Pacific College are 0.7% lower than costs at Alderson Broaddus College ($10,100 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Life Pacific College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 153.2% larger than aid received Life Pacific College ($24,656 vs. $9,737)
Life Pacific College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life Pacific College or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Life Pacific College .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 79 points higher than at Life Pacific College (901)
- Incoming Alderson Broaddus College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Life Pacific College (18)
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Life Pacific College (2.91)
- Life Pacific College has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Life Pacific College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life Pacific College or Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Life Pacific College.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Life Pacific College (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Life Pacific College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $32,000)
- Life Pacific College students graduate with a $5,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($20,530 vs. $26,000)
- Life Pacific College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($212 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life Pacific College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/