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Overview |
Life University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
Life University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 928/1130 | ||
| 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 | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $292 |
Diversity |
Life University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Life University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Bethel than Life University ($16,222.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Life University ($13,858 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 33.9% lower than costs at Life University ($13,446 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Life University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Life University ($13,396 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Bethel (88.8%)
Life University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Bethel University (52% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,700)
- Life University students graduate with a $19,916 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($8,334 vs. $28,250)
- Life University graduates are paying $206 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($86 vs. $292)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/