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Overview |
Life University | Tabor | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Hillsboro, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | tabor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Tabor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $35,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $35,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $21,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $27,113 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Tabor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 830/1100 | ||
| 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 | Tabor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Tabor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $237 |
Diversity |
Life University | Tabor | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Life University | Tabor | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Tabor | ||
| 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 Tabor based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 637 students)
Life University vs. Tabor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Tabor?
- Tabor College is 171.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.4% higher at Tabor than Life University ($35,050.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tabor College than Life University ($21,080 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tabor College are 93.5% lower than costs at Life University ($9,300 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 127.4% larger than aid received Life University ($27,113 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Tabor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Tabor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tabor or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Tabor students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Tabor (52.7%)
Life University vs. Tabor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Tabor? 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 Tabor and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is the same as at Tabor College (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Tabor graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $14,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Tabor graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Tabor graduates. ($86 vs. $237)
- More Tabor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/