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Overview |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $246 |
Diversity |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Carson-Newman 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
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 2,711 students)
Life University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 142.9% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.9% higher at Carson-Newman College than Life University ($32,900.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Life University ($19,755 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 32.9% lower than costs at Life University ($10,507 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 142.3% larger than aid received Life University ($26,472 vs. $10,926)
Life University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College 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 Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Life University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Carson Newman College (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,700)
- Life University students graduate with a $15,546 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,880)
- Life University graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($86 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/