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Overview |
Life University | Reinhardt University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Waleska, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #773 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | reinhardt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Reinhardt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $26,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $26,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $26,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $16,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | Reinhardt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,083 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 39.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Reinhardt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Reinhardt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $23,190 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $239 |
Diversity |
Life University | Reinhardt University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Life University | Reinhardt University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Reinhardt University | ||
| 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 Reinhardt University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,141 students)
Life University vs. Reinhardt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Reinhardt University?
- Reinhardt University is 101.3% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($26,000.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at Reinhardt University than Life University ($26,000.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reinhardt University than Life University ($26,845 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reinhardt University are 46.3% lower than costs at Life University ($12,300 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reinhardt University than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reinhardt University students is 35.1% larger than aid received Life University ($16,110 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Reinhardt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Reinhardt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reinhardt University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Reinhardt University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Reinhardt University (62.3%)
Life University vs. Reinhardt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Reinhardt University? 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 Reinhardt University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Reinhardt University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Reinhardt University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,200)
- Life University students graduate with a $14,856 lower median federal student loan debt than Reinhardt University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,190)
- Life University graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Reinhardt University graduates. ($86 vs. $239)
- More Reinhardt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/