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Overview |
Life University | Presentation College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | presentation.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Presentation College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $22,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $22,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $27,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $9,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | Presentation College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 557 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 840/1130 | ||
| 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 | Presentation College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Presentation College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $271 |
Diversity |
Life University | Presentation College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Life University | Presentation College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Presentation 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 Presentation College based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 615 students)
Life University vs. Presentation College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Presentation College?
- Presentation College is 73.3% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($22,384.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.3% higher at Presentation College than Life University ($22,384.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presentation College than Life University ($27,553 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presentation College are 66% lower than costs at Life University ($10,842 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presentation College than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 19.6% larger than aid received Presentation College ($11,923 vs. $9,967)
Life University vs. Presentation College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Presentation College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Presentation College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Presentation College (3.07)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Presentation College (75.6%)
Life University vs. Presentation College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Presentation 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 Presentation College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Presentation College (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Presentation College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $17,916 lower median federal student loan debt than Presentation College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $26,250)
- Life University graduates are paying $185 less per month on federal student loans than Presentation College graduates. ($86 vs. $271)
- More Presentation College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/