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Overview |
Life University | UTC | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
Life University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Life University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $214 |
Diversity |
Life University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Life University | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 2,711 students)
Life University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or UTC?
- Life University is 64.5% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($13,545.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at UTC than Life University ($16,296.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Life University ($13,801 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 38.9% lower than costs at Life University ($10,052 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Life University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 11.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($10,926 vs. $9,834)
Life University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Life University .
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than UTC (77%)
Life University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or UTC? 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 UTC and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $6,300 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,600)
- Life University students graduate with a $12,458 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($8,334 vs. $20,792)
- Life University graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($86 vs. $214)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/