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Overview |
Life University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
Life University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Life University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $239 |
Diversity |
Life University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Marshall University | ||
| 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
- Marshall University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Marshall University?
- Life University is 79.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Marshall University than Life University ($18,244.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Life University ($8,756 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 52% lower than costs at Life University ($11,840 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Life University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Marshall University ($11,923 vs. $11,221)
Life University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Marshall University (96.9%)
Life University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Marshall University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,200)
- Life University students graduate with a $14,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,134)
- Life University graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($86 vs. $239)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/