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Overview |
LeTourneau University | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Longview, TX | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,389 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | letu.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
LeTourneau University | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,680 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,680 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,570 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,007 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,375 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
LeTourneau University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,518 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 1,431 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 |
LeTourneau University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LeTourneau University | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,084 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $272 |
Diversity |
LeTourneau University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
LeTourneau University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 48% | ||
Campus |
LeTourneau University | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gonzaga University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (7,306 students vs. 3,389 students)
LeTourneau University vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LeTourneau University or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 51.5% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($52,540.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Gonzaga than LeTourneau University ($52,540.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Gonzaga ($27,007 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 42.7% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($10,570 vs. $15,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 36.4% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($29,150 vs. $21,375)
LeTourneau University vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LeTourneau University or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or LeTourneau University .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 47 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than LeTourneau University (40.7%)
LeTourneau University vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LeTourneau University or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and LeTourneau University.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than LeTourneau University (83% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $5,500 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $56,100)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $690 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,084)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($272 vs. $280)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/