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Overview |
AUM | Life University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Marietta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 2,753 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #721 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | life.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Life University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $12,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $12,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $28,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $11,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
AUM | Life University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 448 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 830/1117 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Life University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Life University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $8,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $86 |
Diversity |
AUM | Life University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
AUM | Life University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 35% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Life University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 2,753 students)
AUM vs. Life University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Life University?
- Life University is 56.9% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at AUM than Life University ($18,480.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Life University ($13,163 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 144.3% lower than costs at Life University ($7,368 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 71.9% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($11,923 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Life University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Life University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life University or AUM .
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. Life University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Life University? 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 Life University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $9,000 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $13,858 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($8,334 vs. $22,192)
- Life University graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($86 vs. $229)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/