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Overview |
Life University | CU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $224 |
Diversity |
Life University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 16% |
Students |
Life University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Life University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 2,588 students)
Life University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or CU?
- Cumberland University is 95.1% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at CU than Life University ($25,200.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Life University ($18,528 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 100.2% lower than costs at Life University ($8,990 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 85.7% larger than aid received Life University ($22,145 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than CU (66.2%)
Life University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or CU? 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 CU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Cumberland University (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $7,000 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $13,395 lower median federal student loan debt than CU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $21,729)
- Life University graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than CU graduates. ($86 vs. $224)
- More CU 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/