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Overview |
Life University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Life University | Tennessee 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 | 3.22 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $289 |
Diversity |
Life University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Tennessee State University?
- Life University is 81.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Tennessee State University than Life University ($20,484.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Life University ($11,986 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 110.7% lower than costs at Life University ($8,542 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Life University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 45.2% larger than aid received Life University ($17,315 vs. $11,923)
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Life University (3.11)
Life University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Tennessee State University (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $19,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $28,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($86 vs. $289)
- More Life University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/