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Overview |
Life University | SAU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $248 |
Diversity |
Life University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Life University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Life University | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 2,396 students)
Life University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 140.2% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.2% higher at SAU than Life University ($31,020.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Life University ($22,375 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 69% lower than costs at Life University ($10,652 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 73.4% larger than aid received Life University ($20,677 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than SAU (47.3%)
Life University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or SAU? 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 SAU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Life University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $4,300 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,600)
- Life University students graduate with a $15,709 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $24,043)
- Life University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($86 vs. $248)
- More SAU 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/