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Texas A&M TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State SU BYU UNT| Baylor University | LeTourneau University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,824 | 3,389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,844 | $34,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,844 | $34,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,235 | $10,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,727 | $27,007 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,409 | $21,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Baylor | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,735 | 3,518 | ||
| Admitted | 20,262 | 1,431 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 40.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Baylor | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $280 |
Diversity |
Baylor | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Baylor | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (20,824 students vs. 3,389 students)
Baylor vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or LeTourneau University?
- Baylor University is 58.1% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Baylor than LeTourneau University ($54,844.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Baylor ($27,007 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 34.7% lower than costs at Baylor University ($10,570 vs. $14,235)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than Baylor University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Baylor University ($21,375 vs. $20,409)
Baylor vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 81 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- Baylor has a higher acceptance rate (51%) than LeTourneau University (40.7%)
Baylor vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor 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 Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than LeTourneau University (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $100 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $56,100)
- Baylor University students graduate with a $2,084 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,084)
- Baylor graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($258 vs. $280)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/