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KSU Brewton-Parker College Savannah State University MCC-MW YHC| Life University | Graceland University Lamoni | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #648 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $16,627 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $29,753 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $243 |
Diversity |
Life University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Life University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,237 students)
Life University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 142% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Life University ($31,250.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Life University ($16,627 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 78.2% lower than costs at Life University ($10,100 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 149.5% larger than aid received Life University ($29,753 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Graceland University-Lamoni students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Life University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $15,210 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,544)
- Life University graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($86 vs. $243)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/