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Overview |
Life University | Greensboro College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | greensboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Greensboro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $19,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $19,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,672 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $19,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $15,283 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Greensboro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,349 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 900/1100 | ||
| 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 | Greensboro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Greensboro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Greensboro College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Life University | Greensboro College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Greensboro College | ||
| 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 Greensboro College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 826 students)
Life University vs. Greensboro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Greensboro College?
- Greensboro College is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($19,520.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Greensboro College than Life University ($19,520.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greensboro College than Life University ($19,581 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greensboro College are 54.2% lower than costs at Life University ($11,672 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greensboro College students is 28.2% larger than aid received Life University ($15,283 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Greensboro College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Greensboro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Greensboro College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Greensboro College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Greensboro College (84.3%)
Life University vs. Greensboro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Greensboro 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 Greensboro College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Greensboro College (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Greensboro College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,700)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Greensboro College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Greensboro College graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Greensboro College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/