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Overview |
Life University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Life University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| 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 | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $232 |
Diversity |
Life University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 22% |
Students |
Life University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Life University | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 809 students)
Life University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 121.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.4% higher at St. Andrews University than Life University ($28,600.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Life University than St. Andrews University ($28,226 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 56.8% lower than costs at Life University ($11,480 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Life University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 42.8% larger than aid received Life University ($17,026 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman St. Andrews University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Life University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than St. Andrews University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $10,500 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $14,166 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Andrews University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $22,500)
- Life University graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than St. Andrews University graduates. ($86 vs. $232)
- More St. Andrews University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/