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Overview |
Life University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 87% |
Admission |
Life University | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $245 |
Diversity |
Life University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Life University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Shawnee State University?
- Life University is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Shawnee State University than Life University ($15,686.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Life University ($13,313 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 55.3% lower than costs at Life University ($11,588 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than Shawnee State University (90% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 54.5% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($11,923 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Life University (3.11)
Life University vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Shawnee State University? 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 Shawnee State University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Shawnee State University (52% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,300)
- Life University students graduate with a $15,378 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,712)
- Life University graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($86 vs. $245)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/