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Overview |
Life University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Life University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Life University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,527 students)
Life University vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 61.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at Missouri Valley College than Life University ($20,850.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Life University ($18,450 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 74.8% lower than costs at Life University ($10,300 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 46.9% larger than aid received Life University ($17,514 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Life University vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Missouri Valley College (52% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,500)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Missouri Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/