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Overview |
Life University | UE | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | UE | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Life University | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Life University | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 2,017 students)
Life University vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or UE?
- University of Evansville is 210.5% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.5% higher at UE than Life University ($40,100.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Life University ($19,301 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Evansville are 30.1% lower than costs at Life University ($13,840 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 185.7% larger than aid received Life University ($34,067 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Life University .
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than UE (76.3%)
Life University vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or UE? 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 UE and Life University.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Life University (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $900 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/