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Overview |
LeTourneau University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Longview, TX | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #373 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | letu.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LeTourneau University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,670 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,670 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,370 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,974 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,412 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
LeTourneau University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.8% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1380 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LeTourneau University | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LeTourneau University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,084 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $253 |
Diversity |
LeTourneau University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
LeTourneau University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 48% | ||
Campus |
LeTourneau University | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 3,536 students)
LeTourneau University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LeTourneau University or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 49.5% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Seattle U than LeTourneau University ($50,328.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Seattle U ($26,974 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 30.4% lower than costs at Seattle University ($10,370 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 51.5% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($30,917 vs. $20,412)
LeTourneau University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LeTourneau University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or LeTourneau University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 34 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
LeTourneau University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LeTourneau University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and LeTourneau University.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than LeTourneau University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $4,300 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $56,100)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,584 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,084)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($253 vs. $280)
- More Seattle U 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/