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Overview |
Life University | AU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $277 |
Diversity |
Life University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Life University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Life University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or AU?
- Anderson University is 138.9% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.9% higher at AU than Life University ($30,860.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Life University ($21,633 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 60.3% lower than costs at Life University ($11,230 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 104.7% larger than aid received Life University ($24,409 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than AU (45.4%)
Life University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or AU? 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 AU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Anderson University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $9,400 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,500)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,528 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $26,862)
- Life University graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($86 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/