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Overview |
Life University | Hiram | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 1,011 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $26,265 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $26,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $17,546 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | 1,906 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 1,780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Life University | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Hiram | ||
| 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
- Life University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,711 students vs. 1,011 students)
Life University vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 93.9% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($26,265.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.9% higher at Hiram than Life University ($26,265.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Life University ($21,362 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 20.8% lower than costs at Life University ($11,560 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 60.6% larger than aid received Life University ($17,546 vs. $10,926)
Life University vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Hiram (93.4%)
Life University vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Hiram? 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 Hiram and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Life University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $900 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/