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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD KSU| Life University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | CSU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Life University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Life University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 128.3% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.3% higher at CSU than Life University ($29,490.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Life University ($17,536 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 60% lower than costs at Life University ($11,250 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 121.6% larger than aid received Life University ($26,417 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than CSU (86.8%)
Life University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or CSU? 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 CSU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Charleston Southern University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $7,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,800)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/