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Overview |
LeTourneau University | TCU | ||
| Location | Longview, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,389 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | letu.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LeTourneau University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,680 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,680 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,570 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,007 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,375 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
LeTourneau University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,518 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 1,431 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.7% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LeTourneau University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,084 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $222 |
Diversity |
LeTourneau University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
LeTourneau University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 52% | ||
Campus |
LeTourneau University | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 3,389 students)
LeTourneau University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LeTourneau University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 64.7% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at TCU than LeTourneau University ($57,130.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than TCU ($27,007 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 40% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($10,570 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than Texas Christian University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 58.2% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($33,813 vs. $21,375)
LeTourneau University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LeTourneau University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or LeTourneau University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 62 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming TCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- TCU has a higher acceptance rate (42.6%) than LeTourneau University (40.7%)
LeTourneau University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LeTourneau University or TCU? 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 TCU and LeTourneau University.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than LeTourneau University (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $1,500 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $56,100)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,584 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,084)
- TCU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($222 vs. $280)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/