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Overview |
Life University | McPherson College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | McPherson, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 822 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | mcpherson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | McPherson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $32,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $32,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $25,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $21,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | McPherson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,445 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 908/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Life University | McPherson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | McPherson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $268 |
Diversity |
Life University | McPherson College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | McPherson College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Life University | McPherson College | ||
| 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 822 students)
Life University vs. McPherson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or McPherson College?
- McPherson College is 151.6% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.6% higher at McPherson College than Life University ($32,494.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McPherson College than Life University ($25,065 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 81.5% lower than costs at Life University ($9,918 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 83.8% larger than aid received Life University ($21,916 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. McPherson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or McPherson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McPherson College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman McPherson College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
Life University vs. McPherson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or McPherson 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 McPherson College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than McPherson College (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $2,700 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,200)
- Life University students graduate with a $17,666 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $26,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $182 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($86 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/