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Overview |
LeTourneau University | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Longview, TX | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,389 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | letu.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
LeTourneau University | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,680 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,680 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,570 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,007 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,375 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
LeTourneau University | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,518 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 1,431 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.7% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LeTourneau University | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LeTourneau University | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,084 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $279 |
Diversity |
LeTourneau University | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
LeTourneau University | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 65% | ||
Campus |
LeTourneau University | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (11,373 students vs. 3,389 students)
LeTourneau University vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LeTourneau University or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 37.5% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($47,690.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Marquette University than LeTourneau University ($47,690.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Marquette University ($27,007 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 48.9% lower than costs at Marquette University ($10,570 vs. $15,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 48.2% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($31,683 vs. $21,375)
LeTourneau University vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LeTourneau University or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or LeTourneau University .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 61 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than LeTourneau University (40.7%)
LeTourneau University vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LeTourneau University or Marquette 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 Marquette University and LeTourneau University.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than LeTourneau University (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $11,400 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $56,100)
- Marquette University students graduate with a $84 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,084)
- Marquette University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($279 vs. $280)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/