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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Memphis UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University Vanderbilt Mississippi State Tennessee State University ASU Belmont| Life University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
Life University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Life University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $165 |
Diversity |
Life University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Tennessee Tech?
- Life University is 51.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Tennessee Tech than Life University ($18,552.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Life University ($15,188 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 71.4% lower than costs at Life University ($10,502 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Life University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($11,923 vs. $8,471)
Life University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Life University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,400)
- Life University students graduate with a $7,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($8,334 vs. $16,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($86 vs. $165)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/