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Overview |
Life University | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 928/1103 | ||
| 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 | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Life University | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Newberry 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 Newberry College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,312 students)
Life University vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 104% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104% higher at Newberry College than Life University ($26,350.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Life University ($19,405 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 50% lower than costs at Life University ($12,000 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 102.2% larger than aid received Life University ($24,108 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
Life University vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Newberry College (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $34,700)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/