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Overview |
Life University | Concord University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Life University | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $201 |
Diversity |
Life University | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,748 students)
Life University vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Concord University?
- Life University is 51.2% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Concord University than Life University ($18,780.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Life University ($8,464 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 78.4% lower than costs at Life University ($10,090 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Life University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Concord University ($11,923 vs. $11,120)
Life University vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Concord University (91.4%)
Life University vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Concord 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 Concord University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Concord University (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $33,100)
- Life University students graduate with a $11,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Concord University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $19,500)
- Life University graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Concord University graduates. ($86 vs. $201)
- More Concord University 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/