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Overview |
Life University | CHC | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Life University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 900/1090 | ||
| 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 | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $273 |
Diversity |
Life University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Life University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Life University | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,420 students)
Life University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 201.6% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.6% higher at CHC than Life University ($38,950.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Life University ($25,357 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 50% lower than costs at Life University ($12,000 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Life University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 145.6% larger than aid received Life University ($29,288 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Life University .
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Life University (3.11)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Life University (97.8%)
Life University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or CHC? 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 CHC and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $1,600 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,300)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,147 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($8,334 vs. $26,481)
- Life University graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($86 vs. $273)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/