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Overview |
Belmont | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,862 | 3,389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,400 | $34,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,400 | $34,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,290 | $10,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,558 | $27,007 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,922 | $21,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Belmont | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,950 | 3,518 | ||
| Admitted | 8,624 | 1,431 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 40.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1350 | 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Belmont | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $280 |
Diversity |
Belmont | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Belmont | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (8,862 students vs. 3,389 students)
Belmont vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or LeTourneau University?
- Belmont University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($39,400.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Belmont than LeTourneau University ($39,400.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Belmont ($27,007 vs. $37,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 35.2% lower than costs at Belmont University ($10,570 vs. $14,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than Belmont University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 7.2% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($22,922 vs. $21,375)
Belmont vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is the same at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Belmont students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than LeTourneau University (40.7%)
Belmont vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont 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 Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than LeTourneau University (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $5,304 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($21,780 vs. $27,084)
- Belmont graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($225 vs. $280)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/