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Overview |
Life University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 13,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $7,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $11,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $10,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $16,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $9,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 85% |
Admission |
Life University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | 9,903 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 8,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $211 |
Diversity |
Life University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Life University | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 2,711 students)
Life University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or ETSU?
- Life University is 70.4% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($13,545.00 vs. $7,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Life University than East Tennessee State University ($13,545.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Life University ($16,033 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 35.9% lower than costs at Life University ($10,270 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than East Tennessee State University (90% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 18.4% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($10,926 vs. $9,228)
Life University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than ETSU (87.1%)
Life University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than East Tennessee State University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $6,900 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $12,166 lower median federal student loan debt than ETSU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $20,500)
- Life University graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than ETSU graduates. ($86 vs. $211)
- More ETSU 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/