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Overview |
Life University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 5,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #611 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | uindy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $33,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $33,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $22,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $26,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 7,514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 960/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Life University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Life University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Life University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Indianapolis is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. University of Indianapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or University of Indianapolis?
- University of Indianapolis is 157.5% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.5% higher at University of Indianapolis than Life University ($33,252.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Indianapolis than Life University ($22,283 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Indianapolis are 52.2% lower than costs at Life University ($11,828 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 126.1% larger than aid received Life University ($26,961 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. University of Indianapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or University of Indianapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Indianapolis or Life University .
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
Life University vs. University of Indianapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or University of Indianapolis? 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 University of Indianapolis and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is the same as at University of Indianapolis (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,800)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More University of Indianapolis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/