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Overview |
LeTourneau University | SU | ||
| Location | Longview, TX | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #373 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | letu.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
LeTourneau University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,670 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,670 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,370 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,974 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,412 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
LeTourneau University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.8% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1380 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
LeTourneau University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LeTourneau University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,084 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $278 |
Diversity |
LeTourneau University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
LeTourneau University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 13% | ||
Campus |
LeTourneau University | SU | ||
| 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
- LeTourneau University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 1,483 students)
LeTourneau University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LeTourneau University or SU?
- Southwestern University is 43.9% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at SU than LeTourneau University ($48,450.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than SU ($26,974 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 18.6% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($10,370 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than Southwestern University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 50% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($30,609 vs. $20,412)
LeTourneau University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LeTourneau University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or LeTourneau University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 10 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming LeTourneau University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SU (3.5)
- LeTourneau University has a higher acceptance rate (48.8%) than SU (44.8%)
LeTourneau University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LeTourneau University or SU? 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 SU and LeTourneau University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than LeTourneau University (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $1,300 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $56,100)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $191 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,084)
- SU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($278 vs. $280)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/