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Overview |
GS | Life University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Marietta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 2,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | life.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Life University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $13,545 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $13,545 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $13,959 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $30,403 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $10,926 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
GS | Life University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 404 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 54.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | Life University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Life University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $8,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $86 |
Diversity |
GS | Life University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
GS | Life University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 2,711 students)
GS vs. Life University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Life University?
- Life University is 209.9% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($13,545.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at GS than Life University ($15,425.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Life University ($16,957 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 27% lower than costs at Life University ($10,993 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than Georgia Southern University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 35.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($10,926 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Life University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Life University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life University or GS .
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than GS (89.6%)
GS vs. Life University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Georgia Southern University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $2,100 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,800)
- Life University students graduate with a $14,666 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($86 vs. $237)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/