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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon University of Richmond Bucknell| American University | LeTourneau University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1120/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $280 |
Diversity |
AU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
AU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 23% | ||
Campus |
AU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 3,536 students)
AU vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or LeTourneau University?
- American University is 57.6% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at AU than LeTourneau University ($53,070.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than AU ($26,974 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 51.5% lower than costs at American University ($10,370 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than American University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 33% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($27,138 vs. $20,412)
AU vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 94 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- LeTourneau University has a higher acceptance rate (48.8%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or LeTourneau University? 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 LeTourneau University and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than LeTourneau University (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $8,700 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $56,100)
- American University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,084)
- AU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($250 vs. $280)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/