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Overview |
Lipscomb | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,047 | 3,389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,848 | $34,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,848 | $34,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,804 | $10,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,386 | $27,007 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,096 | $21,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,244 | 3,518 | ||
| Admitted | 2,828 | 1,431 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 40.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1350 | 1140/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lipscomb | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $280 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Lipscomb | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | LeTourneau University | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (5,047 students vs. 3,389 students)
Lipscomb vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or LeTourneau University?
- Lipscomb University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($35,848.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Lipscomb than LeTourneau University ($35,848.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Lipscomb ($27,007 vs. $27,386)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 40.1% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($10,570 vs. $14,804)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University as LeTourneau University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 26.8% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($27,096 vs. $21,375)
Lipscomb vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 18 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than LeTourneau University (40.7%)
Lipscomb vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb or LeTourneau 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 LeTourneau University and Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than LeTourneau University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,584 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,084)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($211 vs. $280)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/