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Overview |
Life University | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 2,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #773 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $33,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $33,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $13,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $20,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $26,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | 1,326 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 1,155 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | 19.7% | ||
| 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 | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Life University | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Carlow University | ||
| 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
- Life University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,711 students vs. 2,310 students)
Life University vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 146.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($33,376.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.4% higher at Carlow University than Life University ($33,376.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Life University ($20,561 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 4.1% lower than costs at Life University ($13,406 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 140.1% larger than aid received Life University ($26,233 vs. $10,926)
Life University vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University 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 (93.8%) than Carlow University (87.1%)
Life University vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Carlow University (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/