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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Life University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 29% |
Admission |
Life University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Life University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $237 |
Diversity |
Life University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 372.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 372.4% higher at Wake Forest than Life University ($61,012.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Life University ($26,197 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 8.1% lower than costs at Life University ($16,652 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than Wake Forest University (90% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 354.9% larger than aid received Life University ($54,233 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Life University .
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Life University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Life University (88% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $30,300 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $14,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($86 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/