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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University GSU- Grambling| Life University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
Life University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Life University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $258 |
Diversity |
Life University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Life University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| 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
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Life University is 38.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Life University than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,915.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Life University ($14,427 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 58.8% lower than costs at Life University ($11,338 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Life University (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 28.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($11,923 vs. $9,296)
Life University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Life University .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Life University (3.11)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Life University (97.8%)
Life University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 University of Southern Mississippi and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $5,200 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,700)
- Life University students graduate with a $16,666 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($8,334 vs. $25,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($86 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/