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KSU Brewton-Parker College Savannah State University CMU - CLAS Missouri Valley College Bethany College Columbia College YHC| Life University | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | OKWU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Bartlesville, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | okwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | OKWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $29,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $29,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $9,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $26,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $16,851 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | OKWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | 688 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 930/1100 | ||
| 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 | OKWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | OKWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $20,881 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $215 |
Diversity |
Life University | OKWU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Life University | OKWU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Life University | OKWU | ||
| 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 OKWU based on total student enrollment (2,711 students vs. 947 students)
Life University vs. OKWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or OKWU?
- Oklahoma Wesleyan University is 119.3% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($29,698.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.3% higher at OKWU than Life University ($29,698.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Wesleyan University than Life University ($26,811 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Wesleyan University are 52% lower than costs at Life University ($9,182 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Wesleyan University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Wesleyan University students is 54.2% larger than aid received Life University ($16,851 vs. $10,926)
Life University vs. OKWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or OKWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OKWU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman OKWU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than OKWU (77%)
Life University vs. OKWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or OKWU? 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 OKWU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Oklahoma Wesleyan University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Wesleyan University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $12,547 lower median federal student loan debt than OKWU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $20,881)
- Life University graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than OKWU graduates. ($86 vs. $215)
- More OKWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/