Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Alabama UL Lafayette Florida State Tulane LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M Auburn Michigan State OU Ole Miss UNO| Louisiana State University | LeTourneau University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
LSU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 3,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | letu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
LSU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $34,680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $34,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $10,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $27,007 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $21,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
LSU | LeTourneau University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 3,518 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 1,431 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 40.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | LeTourneau University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
LSU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $280 |
Diversity |
LSU | LeTourneau University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
LSU | LeTourneau University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 23% | ||
Campus |
LSU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 3,389 students)
LSU vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or LeTourneau University?
- LeTourneau University is 331.5% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($34,680.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.5% higher at LeTourneau University than Louisiana State University ($34,680.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University than LeTourneau University ($21,808 vs. $27,007)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 35.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($10,570 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than Louisiana State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 58.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($21,375 vs. $13,509)
LSU vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 5 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming LSU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than LeTourneau University (40.7%)
LSU vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU 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 LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than LeTourneau University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $800 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $56,100)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($20,900 vs. $27,084)
- LSU graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($216 vs. $280)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/