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Overview |
Life University | SWU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Life University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Life University | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,175 students)
Life University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 105.3% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.3% higher at SWU than Life University ($26,520.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Life University ($17,639 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 86.5% lower than costs at Life University ($9,650 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 64.7% larger than aid received Life University ($19,636 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than SWU (51.2%)
Life University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or SWU? 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 SWU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $2,100 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,800)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/