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Overview |
Life University | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $319 |
Diversity |
Life University | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 20% |
Students |
Life University | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 623 students)
Life University vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 137.9% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at Bethany College than Life University ($30,720.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Life University ($17,605 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 51.3% lower than costs at Life University ($11,900 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 151.7% larger than aid received Life University ($30,005 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
Life University vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Bethany 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 Bethany College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Bethany College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $22,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $30,884)
- Life University graduates are paying $233 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($86 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/