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Overview |
CBU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,612 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,964 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
CBU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 877 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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 |
CBU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $280 |
Diversity |
CBU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
CBU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CBU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- LeTourneau University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 1,934 students)
CBU vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or LeTourneau University?
- Christian Brothers University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at CBU than LeTourneau University ($35,520.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than LeTourneau University ($18,612 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 1.5% lower than costs at LeTourneau University ($10,220 vs. $10,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 32.1% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($26,964 vs. $20,412)
CBU vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or CBU .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 53 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming LeTourneau University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
CBU vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU 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 CBU.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than LeTourneau University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $5,500 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,600)
- Christian Brothers University students graduate with a $84 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,084)
- CBU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($279 vs. $280)
- More LeTourneau University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/