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Overview |
Life University | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #892 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
Life University | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Life University | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Muskingum | ||
| 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 Muskingum based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 2,117 students)
Life University vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Muskingum?
- Muskingum University is 131.5% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at Muskingum than Life University ($29,900.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than Life University ($19,682 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 44% lower than costs at Life University ($12,500 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than Life University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 101.7% larger than aid received Life University ($24,048 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
Life University vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Life University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,100)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/