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Overview |
Life University | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #712 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $10,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $7,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $12,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $8,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 56% |
Admission |
Life University | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 358 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 46.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $213 |
Diversity |
Life University | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 19% |
Students |
Life University | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,531 students)
Life University vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Thomas University?
- Life University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Life University than Thomas University ($12,915.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Life University ($12,557 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 155.7% lower than costs at Life University ($7,040 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than Thomas University (90% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 45.8% larger than aid received Thomas University ($11,923 vs. $8,178)
Life University vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or Life University .
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Life University vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Thomas 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 Thomas University and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Thomas University (52% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $12,286 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $20,620)
- Life University graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas University graduates. ($86 vs. $213)
- More Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/