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LHU KSU Brewton-Parker College Savannah State University YHC| Life University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | MUW | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Life University | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Life University | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $155 |
Diversity |
Life University | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Life University | MUW | ||
| 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
- Life University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 2,339 students)
Life University vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or MUW?
- Life University is 66.3% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.3% higher at Life University than Mississippi University for Women ($12,915.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Life University ($12,691 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 119.2% lower than costs at Life University ($8,212 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Life University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 20.6% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($11,923 vs. $9,887)
Life University vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Life University .
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Life University (3.11)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Life University (97.8%)
Life University vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or MUW? 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 MUW and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $9,100 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,800)
- Life University students graduate with a $6,666 lower median federal student loan debt than MUW graduates. ($8,334 vs. $15,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than MUW graduates. ($86 vs. $155)
- More MUW 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/