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Overview |
Life University | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 3,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $11,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $8,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $6,595 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 87% |
Admission |
Life University | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | 2,062 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $209 |
Diversity |
Life University | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Life University | IU Southeast | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Southeast is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (3,752 students vs. 2,711 students)
Life University vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or IU Southeast?
- Life University is 80.8% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($13,545.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at IU Southeast than Life University ($21,356.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Life University ($8,829 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 19.8% lower than costs at Life University ($11,654 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than Indiana University Southeast (90% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 65.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($10,926 vs. $6,595)
Life University vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or Life University .
- Accepted freshman IU Southeast students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than IU Southeast (83.1%)
Life University vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or IU Southeast? 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 IU Southeast and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (52% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $8,600 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,300)
- Life University students graduate with a $11,927 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Southeast graduates. ($8,334 vs. $20,261)
- Life University graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than IU Southeast graduates. ($86 vs. $209)
- More IU Southeast graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/