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Overview |
Life University | SC | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Sterling, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | sterling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | SC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $28,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $28,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $22,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $19,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | SC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,959 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,197 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 61.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 938/1123 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Life University | SC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | SC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $24,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $255 |
Diversity |
Life University | SC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Life University | SC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Life University | SC | ||
| 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 SC based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 706 students)
Life University vs. SC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or SC?
- Sterling College is 120.7% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at SC than Life University ($28,500.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sterling College than Life University ($22,680 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 92.8% lower than costs at Life University ($9,336 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 65.5% larger than aid received Life University ($19,729 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. SC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or SC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SC or Life University .
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than SC (61.1%)
Life University vs. SC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or SC? 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 SC and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Sterling College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $9,500 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $16,329 lower median federal student loan debt than SC graduates. ($8,334 vs. $24,663)
- Life University graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than SC graduates. ($86 vs. $255)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/