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Overview |
Life University | RU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
Life University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $237 |
Diversity |
Life University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Life University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or RU?
- Life University is 58.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at RU than Life University ($20,246.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Life University ($17,105 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 70.3% lower than costs at Life University ($10,567 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Life University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Radford University ($11,923 vs. $9,733)
Life University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than RU (93.3%)
Life University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or RU? 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 RU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Life University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $500 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $14,666 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($86 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/