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Overview |
Life University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
Life University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $331 |
Diversity |
Life University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Life University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Life University | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,093 students)
Life University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at JCSU than Life University ($17,474.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Life University ($20,045 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 153.5% lower than costs at Life University ($7,100 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Life University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Life University ($12,911 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Life University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $16,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $30,300)
- Life University students graduate with a $23,716 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $32,050)
- Life University graduates are paying $245 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($86 vs. $331)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/