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Overview |
Life University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 95% |
Admission |
Life University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Life University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $443 |
Diversity |
Life University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,840 students)
Life University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Benedict College?
- Benedict College is 13% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Benedict College than Life University ($14,600.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Life University ($17,845 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 172.7% lower than costs at Life University ($6,600 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Life University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 1.4% larger than aid received Life University ($12,093 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Life University .
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Life University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Benedict College (52% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $25,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $34,564 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $42,898)
- Life University graduates are paying $357 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($86 vs. $443)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/