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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| Life University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
Life University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.61 | ||
| 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 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Life University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $299 |
Diversity |
Life University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Life University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Life University | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or NCAT?
- Life University is 264.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at NCAT than Life University ($17,050.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Life University ($9,189 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 96.1% lower than costs at Life University ($9,179 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Life University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 18.3% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($11,923 vs. $10,082)
Life University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Life University .
- Accepted freshman NCAT 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 NCAT (56.4%)
Life University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $8,800 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,100)
- Life University students graduate with a $20,666 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($8,334 vs. $29,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $213 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($86 vs. $299)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/