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Overview |
Life University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 90% |
Admission |
Life University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $240 |
Diversity |
Life University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Life University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Life University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Life University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,753 students)
Life University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or WVSU?
- Life University is 59% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at WVSU than Life University ($13,810.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Life University ($11,684 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 47.4% lower than costs at Life University ($12,214 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Life University as West Virginia State University (90% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 25.7% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($11,923 vs. $9,482)
Life University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Life University .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than WVSU (96.2%)
Life University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than West Virginia State University (52% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $14,200 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $32,700)
- Life University students graduate with a $14,916 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($8,334 vs. $23,250)
- Life University graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($86 vs. $240)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/