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Overview |
Life University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.09 | ||
| 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 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Life University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,444 students)
Life University vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Notre Dame College?
- Notre Dame College is 142% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142% higher at Notre Dame College than Life University ($31,250.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Life University ($20,151 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 55.6% lower than costs at Life University ($11,568 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 103.8% larger than aid received Life University ($24,299 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Life University vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Notre Dame College (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Notre Dame College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/