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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Life University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | VSU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Life University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $258 |
Diversity |
Life University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Life University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or VSU?
- Life University is 195.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at VSU than Life University ($15,426.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Life University ($12,836 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 101.7% lower than costs at Life University ($8,922 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($11,923 vs. $9,875)
Life University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than VSU (89.5%)
Life University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or VSU? 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 VSU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Valdosta State University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $6,600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,300)
- Life University students graduate with a $16,666 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $25,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($86 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/