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Overview |
Life University | Allen University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Life University | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Life University | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $383 |
Diversity |
Life University | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 657 students)
Life University vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Allen University?
- Life University is 3% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Life University than Allen University ($12,915.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Life University ($13,774 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 109.7% lower than costs at Life University ($8,584 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Life University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Allen University ($11,923 vs. $11,268)
Life University vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Life University .
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Life University vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Allen 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 Allen University and Life University.
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $22,600 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $24,300)
- Life University students graduate with a $28,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $37,119)
- Life University graduates are paying $297 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($86 vs. $383)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/