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Overview |
Life University | Marian University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Fond Du Lac, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,340 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | marianuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Marian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $29,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $29,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $25,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $14,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Marian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,262 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 71.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 800/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | Marian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Marian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Marian University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | Marian University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Marian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Marian University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,340 students)
Life University vs. Marian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Marian University?
- Marian University is 128.6% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($29,520.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.6% higher at Marian University than Life University ($29,520.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Life University ($25,394 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 117.1% lower than costs at Life University ($8,290 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 19.5% larger than aid received Life University ($14,246 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Marian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Marian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Marian University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Marian University (71.6%)
Life University vs. Marian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Marian 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 Marian University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is the same as at Marian University (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Marian University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,500)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Marian University graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Marian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/