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RU Marymount University KSU Brewton-Parker College Longwood University Marywood Savannah State University Notre Dame of Maryland University YHC| Life University | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | MBC | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #1048 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Life University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 379 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Life University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Life University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Life University | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (2,711 students vs. 1,792 students)
Life University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 141.7% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.7% higher at MBC than Life University ($32,732.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Life University ($18,838 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 31.3% lower than costs at Life University ($10,630 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Life University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 135% larger than aid received Life University ($25,673 vs. $10,926)
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Life University .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Life University (3.11)
Life University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or MBC? 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 MBC and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $8,500 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/