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Overview |
CAU | Life University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Marietta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 2,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #721 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | life.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Life University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $12,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $12,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $28,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $11,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 90% |
Admission |
CAU | Life University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 448 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Life University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Life University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $8,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $86 |
Diversity |
CAU | Life University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
CAU | Life University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Life University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 2,753 students)
CAU vs. Life University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Life University?
- Clark Atlanta University is 69.9% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at CAU than Life University ($21,948.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Life University than CAU ($28,226 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 63.9% lower than costs at Life University ($10,982 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than Clark Atlanta University (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 26.4% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($11,923 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Life University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Life University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life University or CAU .
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Life University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Clark Atlanta University (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $8,500 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $22,666 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $31,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $234 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($86 vs. $320)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/