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Overview |
Life University | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,711 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,545 | $27,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,545 | $27,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,959 | $10,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,403 | $22,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,926 | $20,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 404 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.1% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Life University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Tusculum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (2,711 students vs. 1,200 students)
Life University vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 103% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($27,500.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103% higher at Tusculum College than Life University ($27,500.00 vs. $13,545.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tusculum College than Life University ($22,961 vs. $30,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 29.9% lower than costs at Life University ($10,750 vs. $13,959)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 86.5% larger than aid received Life University ($20,374 vs. $10,926)
Life University vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Tusculum College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Tusculum College (60.4%)
Life University vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Tusculum College? 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 Tusculum College and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Tusculum College (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Tusculum College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/