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Overview |
Providence | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Providence | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Providence | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $280 |
Diversity |
Providence | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Providence | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Providence | 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
- Providence College is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,536 students)
Providence vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or LeTourneau University?
- Providence College is 69.2% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at Providence than LeTourneau University ($56,980.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Providence ($26,974 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 59.5% lower than costs at Providence College ($10,370 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 51.7% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($30,971 vs. $20,412)
Providence vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Providence .
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
Providence vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence 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 Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than LeTourneau University (85% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $11,900 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $56,100)
- Providence College students graduate with a $84 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,084)
- Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($279 vs. $280)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/