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KSU Brewton-Parker College Savannah State University USC Aiken YHC| Armstrong State University | Life University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | Life University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Marietta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 2,753 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | life.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | Life University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $12,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $12,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $28,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $11,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 90% |
Admission |
AASU | Life University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 448 | ||
| Admitted | - | 438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | Life University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | Life University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $8,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $86 |
Diversity |
AASU | Life University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
AASU | Life University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 35% | ||
Campus |
AASU | Life University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Armstrong State University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 2,753 students)
AASU vs. Life University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or Life University?
- Life University is 225.7% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at AASU than Life University ($14,426.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than Life University ($12,404 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 76.9% lower than costs at Life University ($10,176 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than Armstrong State University (90% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 71.3% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($11,923 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or Life University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life University or AASU .
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Life University (3.11)
AASU vs. Life University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU or Life 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 Life University and AASU .
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Armstrong State University (52% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $4,500 more per year than AASU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $12,916 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $21,250)
- Life University graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($86 vs. $219)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/