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Overview |
LeTourneau University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Longview, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #373 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | letu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
LeTourneau University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,670 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,670 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,370 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,974 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,412 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
LeTourneau University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.8% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1380 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LeTourneau University | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LeTourneau University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,084 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $203 |
Diversity |
LeTourneau University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
LeTourneau University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LeTourneau University | TAMUK | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 3,536 students)
LeTourneau University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LeTourneau University or TAMUK?
- LeTourneau University is 555.4% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($33,670.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at LeTourneau University than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($33,670.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than LeTourneau University ($11,347 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 10% lower than costs at LeTourneau University ($9,425 vs. $10,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 90.4% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($20,412 vs. $10,723)
LeTourneau University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LeTourneau University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or LeTourneau University .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 221 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming LeTourneau University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
LeTourneau University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LeTourneau University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and LeTourneau University.
- The graduation rate at LeTourneau University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $9,800 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $7,448 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $27,084)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($203 vs. $280)
- More LeTourneau University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/