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Saint Xavier University KSU Brewton-Parker College Savannah State University YHC SUNY Stony Brook| Life University | Saint Josephs College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | SJC | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Rensselaer, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | saintjoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $29,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $29,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $15,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $21,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,506 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Life University | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | - | ||
Campus |
Life University | SJC | ||
| 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 972 students)
Life University vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or SJC?
- Saint Josephs College is 129.6% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.6% higher at SJC than Life University ($29,650.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Life University ($15,836 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 89.9% lower than costs at Life University ($9,480 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 83.7% larger than aid received Life University ($21,898 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. SJC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or Life University .
- Accepted freshman SJC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than SJC (76.8%)
Life University vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or SJC? 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 SJC and Life University.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Life University (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $2,900 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/