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Overview |
Life University | UIU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #737 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | uiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $32,589 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $32,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $24,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $25,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | UIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,405 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 890/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Life University | UIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $248 |
Diversity |
Life University | UIU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Life University | UIU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Life University | UIU | ||
| 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
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or UIU?
- Upper Iowa University is 152.3% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($32,589.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.3% higher at UIU than Life University ($32,589.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than Life University ($24,563 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 86.6% lower than costs at Life University ($9,644 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 116.3% larger than aid received Life University ($25,788 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. UIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than UIU (54.2%)
Life University vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or UIU? 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 UIU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Upper Iowa University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $4,800 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,100)
- Life University students graduate with a $15,666 lower median federal student loan debt than UIU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $24,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than UIU graduates. ($86 vs. $248)
- More UIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/