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KSU Brewton-Parker College Savannah State University YHC| Life University | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | - | ||
| Admitted | 438 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Life University | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $230 |
Diversity |
Life University | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Life University | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 394 students)
Life University vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 56.2% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at FWBBC than Life University ($20,170.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Life University ($18,966 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 120.3% lower than costs at Life University ($8,170 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 15.2% larger than aid received Life University ($13,736 vs. $11,923)
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Life University .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Life University (3.11)
Life University vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Free Will Baptist Bible College (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $15,400 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $31,500)
- Life University students graduate with a $13,936 lower median federal student loan debt than FWBBC graduates. ($8,334 vs. $22,270)
- Life University graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than FWBBC graduates. ($86 vs. $230)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/