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Overview |
Life University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 77% |
Admission |
Life University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $206 |
Diversity |
Life University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Life University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Ole Miss | ||
| 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 Mississippi is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Ole Miss?
- Life University is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.6% higher at Ole Miss than Life University ($26,292.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Life University ($14,289 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 56.7% lower than costs at Life University ($11,490 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life University than University of Mississippi (90% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 15.1% larger than aid received Life University ($13,720 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Ole Miss (97.4%)
Life University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Life University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $5,800 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $11,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($8,334 vs. $20,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($86 vs. $206)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/