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Overview |
Life University | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Maryville College | ||
| 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,069 students)
Life University vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 185.6% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.6% higher at Maryville College than Life University ($36,880.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than Life University ($21,583 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville College are 42.7% lower than costs at Life University ($12,616 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 158.2% larger than aid received Life University ($30,782 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Life University vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Life University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,500)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/