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Overview |
Life University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Life University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $248 |
Diversity |
Life University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Life University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Life University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,481 students)
Life University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Life University is 64.6% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Life University ($19,584.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Life University ($9,529 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 54.2% lower than costs at Life University ($11,676 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 35% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,923 vs. $8,830)
Life University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Life University .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Life University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (52% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $3,700 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $15,667 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($8,334 vs. $24,001)
- Life University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($86 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/