Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WVU Marshall University WVSU ECU JCSU University of Maine at Presque Isle KSU Brewton-Parker College Georgetown College CofC Savannah State University Fairmont State| Life University | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Life University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Life University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $31,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Life University | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Life University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $211 |
Diversity |
Life University | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 22% |
Students |
Life University | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Life University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 143.1% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.1% higher at University of Charleston than Life University ($31,400.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Life University ($21,308 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 76.5% lower than costs at Life University ($10,200 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 88.1% larger than aid received Life University ($22,422 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Life University .
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Life University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or University of Charleston? 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 Charleston and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than University of Charleston (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $1,700 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,200)
- Life University students graduate with a $12,166 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Charleston graduates. ($8,334 vs. $20,500)
- Life University graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than University of Charleston graduates. ($86 vs. $211)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/