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Dean College Western New England University KSU Brewton-Parker College RIC Savannah State University Westfield State University SCSU YHC Lasell College| Life University | American International College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | AIC | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $41,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $41,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $16,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $21,454 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $34,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Life University | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | 2,258 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Life University | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 14% |
Students |
Life University | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Life University | AIC | ||
| 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 AIC based on total student enrollment (2,711 students vs. 2,142 students)
Life University vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or AIC?
- American International College is 209.9% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($41,970.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.9% higher at AIC than Life University ($41,970.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Life University ($21,454 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life University are 16.5% lower than costs at American International College ($13,959 vs. $16,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Life University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 211.3% larger than aid received Life University ($34,009 vs. $10,926)
Life University vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Life University (93.8%)
Life University vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or AIC? 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 AIC and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than American International College (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $500 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/