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Overview |
Life University | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 2,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #732 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $27,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $12,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $18,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $19,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Life University | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | 1,655 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | 17.2% | ||
| 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 | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 890/1120 | ||
| 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 | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $258 |
Diversity |
Life University | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Madonna University | ||
| 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 Madonna University based on total student enrollment (2,711 students vs. 2,054 students)
Life University vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Madonna University?
- Madonna University is 102% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($27,360.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102% higher at Madonna University than Life University ($27,360.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than Life University ($18,583 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Madonna University are 8.7% lower than costs at Life University ($12,840 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University than Life University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 82.2% larger than aid received Life University ($19,907 vs. $10,926)
Life University vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Madonna University 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 (93.8%) than Madonna University (92.9%)
Life University vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Madonna University? 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 Madonna University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Madonna University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $16,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $25,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($86 vs. $258)
- More Madonna University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/