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KSU Brewton-Parker College Savannah State University Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU YHC| Life University | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | KWC | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 750/1130 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $236 |
Diversity |
Life University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Life University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Life University | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,711 students vs. 834 students)
Life University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 135.5% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.5% higher at KWC than Life University ($31,900.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Life University ($20,867 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 21.1% lower than costs at Life University ($11,526 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 106.5% larger than aid received Life University ($22,561 vs. $10,926)
Life University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Life University .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than KWC (67%)
Life University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or KWC? 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 KWC and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $8,400 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,500)
- Life University students graduate with a $14,573 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($8,334 vs. $22,907)
- Life University graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($86 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/