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Overview |
Life University | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $215 |
Diversity |
Life University | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Life University | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Bluefield 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 Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 991 students)
Life University vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Bluefield College?
- Bluefield College is 113.7% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.7% higher at Bluefield College than Life University ($27,600.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield College than Life University ($22,904 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 85.9% lower than costs at Life University ($9,684 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield College students is 56% larger than aid received Life University ($18,596 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Bluefield College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Bluefield College (63%)
Life University vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Bluefield 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 Bluefield College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Bluefield College (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Bluefield College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,700)
- Life University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluefield College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $20,834)
- Life University graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Bluefield College graduates. ($86 vs. $215)
- More Bluefield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/