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Overview |
Life University | OU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Ottawa, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 953 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | ottawa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $26,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 3,331 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 860/1100 | ||
| 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 | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $21,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $226 |
Diversity |
Life University | OU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 14% |
Students |
Life University | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Life University | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 953 students)
Life University vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or OU?
- Ottawa University Ottawa is 132.1% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.1% higher at OU than Life University ($29,980.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ottawa University Ottawa than Life University ($26,872 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ottawa University Ottawa are 50.8% lower than costs at Life University ($11,934 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 95.4% larger than aid received Life University ($23,303 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than OU (78.2%)
Life University vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or OU? 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 OU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $500 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $13,541 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $21,875)
- Life University graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($86 vs. $226)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/