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Overview |
Union University | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Jackson, TN | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,731 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uu.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union University | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,740 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,585 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,520 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Union University | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,839 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Union University | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union University | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,840 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $280 |
Diversity |
Union University | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Union University | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Union University | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- LeTourneau University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 2,731 students)
Union University vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union University or LeTourneau University?
- Union University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Union University than LeTourneau University ($35,500.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Union University ($26,974 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 3.6% lower than costs at Union University ($10,370 vs. $10,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 39.7% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($28,520 vs. $20,412)
Union University vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union University or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Union University .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 5 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Union University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- Union University has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
Union University vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union University 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 Union University.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than LeTourneau University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,244 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,084)
- Union University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($256 vs. $280)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/