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Overview |
Life University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Life University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $139 |
Diversity |
Life University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 232 students)
Life University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($15,220.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Appalachian Bible College than Life University ($15,220.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Life University ($15,106 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 110.3% lower than costs at Life University ($8,560 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 9% larger than aid received Life University ($12,996 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Appalachian Bible College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Life University (97.8%)
Life University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Appalachian Bible 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 Appalachian Bible College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $32,100)
- Life University students graduate with a $5,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Appalachian Bible College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $13,500)
- Life University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Appalachian Bible College graduates. ($86 vs. $139)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/