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Overview |
Mercer | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercer | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1120/1380 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $280 |
Diversity |
Mercer | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Mercer | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | 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
- Mercer University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,536 students)
Mercer vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or LeTourneau University?
- Mercer University is 17% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Mercer than LeTourneau University ($39,408.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than LeTourneau University ($22,087 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 35.4% lower than costs at Mercer University ($10,370 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 65.3% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($33,740 vs. $20,412)
Mercer vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 59 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
Mercer vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than LeTourneau University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $1,200 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $56,100)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,084 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,084)
- Mercer graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($258 vs. $280)
- More LeTourneau University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/