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Overview |
Life University | KSU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 81% |
Admission |
Life University | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Life University | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | N/A |
Diversity |
Life University | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 51% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | - | ||
Campus |
Life University | KSU | ||
| 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
- Life University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 0 students)
Life University vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or KSU?
- Life University is 216.7% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at KSU than Life University ($13,796.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Life University ($15,451 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 57% lower than costs at Life University ($11,467 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than Kennesaw State University (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 131% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($11,923 vs. $5,161)
Life University vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than KSU (62.5%)
Life University vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or KSU? 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 KSU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Kennesaw State University (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/