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Overview |
Biola University | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Biola University | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Biola University | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $280 |
Diversity |
Biola University | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Biola University | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | 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
- Biola University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 3,536 students)
Biola University vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or LeTourneau University?
- Biola University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Biola University than LeTourneau University ($44,382.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Biola University ($26,974 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 1.5% lower than costs at Biola University ($10,370 vs. $10,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 29.9% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($26,521 vs. $20,412)
Biola University vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 43 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming LeTourneau University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Biola University has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
Biola University vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than LeTourneau University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $2,584 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,084)
- Biola University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($253 vs. $280)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/