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Overview |
Life University | Eastern | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 15,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Life University | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Life University | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $245 |
Diversity |
Life University | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 2,711 students)
Life University vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Eastern?
- Life University is 37.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($13,545.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Eastern than Life University ($20,520.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Life University ($10,852 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 19% lower than costs at Life University ($11,735 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Life University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Life University ($11,460 vs. $10,926)
Life University vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Life University vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $15,361 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,695)
- Life University graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($86 vs. $245)
- More Eastern 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/