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Overview |
Life University | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 9,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #669 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $8,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $17,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $11,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $11,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 10,251 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 965/1190 | ||
| 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 | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $222 |
Diversity |
Life University | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Life University | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Murray State University | ||
| 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
- Murray State University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Murray State University?
- Life University is 57.6% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Murray State University than Life University ($17,652.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Life University ($11,042 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 77.2% lower than costs at Life University ($10,160 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Murray State University ($11,923 vs. $11,560)
Life University vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Murray State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Murray State University or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Murray State University (84%)
Life University vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Murray State 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 Murray State University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is the same as at Murray State University (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $13,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $21,500)
- Life University graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($86 vs. $222)
- More Murray State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/