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Overview |
Life University | Truett-McConnell College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Cleveland, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 2,714 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #1006 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | truett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Truett-McConnell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $23,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $23,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $9,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $22,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $15,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Truett-McConnell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | 730 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 1000/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Life University | Truett-McConnell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Truett-McConnell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $248 |
Diversity |
Life University | Truett-McConnell College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Life University | Truett-McConnell College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Truett-McConnell College | ||
| 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
- Truett McConnell College is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (2,714 students vs. 2,711 students)
Life University vs. Truett-McConnell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Truett-McConnell College?
- Truett McConnell College is 76.8% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($23,952.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Truett-McConnell College than Life University ($23,952.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truett McConnell College than Life University ($22,373 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truett McConnell College are 49.8% lower than costs at Life University ($9,320 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truett McConnell College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truett McConnell College students is 37.5% larger than aid received Life University ($15,025 vs. $10,926)
Life University vs. Truett-McConnell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Truett-McConnell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truett-McConnell College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Truett-McConnell College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Truett-McConnell College (90.7%)
Life University vs. Truett-McConnell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Truett-McConnell College? 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 Truett-McConnell College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Truett McConnell College (52% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Truett-McConnell College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $35,500)
- Life University students graduate with a $15,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Truett-McConnell College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $24,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Truett-McConnell College graduates. ($86 vs. $248)
- More Truett-McConnell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/