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Overview |
Life University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Ironton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $8,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $5,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 84% |
Admission |
Life University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | - | ||
| Admitted | 438 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Life University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $211 |
Diversity |
Life University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Life University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Ohio University-Southern Campus based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 2,006 students)
Life University vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Ohio University-Southern Campus?
- Life University is 115.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Southern Campus for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Life University than Ohio University Southern Campus ($12,915.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Southern Campus than Life University ($8,181 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 189% lower than costs at Life University ($6,228 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than Ohio University Southern Campus (90% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 112% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($11,923 vs. $5,623)
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Ohio University-Southern Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Southern Campus or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University-Southern Campus students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Life University (3.11)
Life University vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Ohio University-Southern Campus? 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 Ohio University-Southern Campus and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Ohio University Southern Campus (52% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,500)
- Life University students graduate with a $12,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates. ($8,334 vs. $20,500)
- Life University graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates. ($86 vs. $211)
- More Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/