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Overview |
UH | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,700 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,877 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,418 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,457 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
UH | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,783 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 19,728 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UH | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $280 |
Diversity |
UH | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UH | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UH | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 3,536 students)
UH vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or LeTourneau University?
- LeTourneau University is 287.7% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($33,670.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at LeTourneau University than University of Houston ($33,670.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than LeTourneau University ($14,056 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Houston ($10,370 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than University of Houston (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 78.2% larger than aid received University of Houston ($20,412 vs. $11,457)
UH vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or UH .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 4 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming UH students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
UH vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH 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 UH.
- The graduation rate at LeTourneau University is higher than University of Houston (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $2,900 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $56,100)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $7,334 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,084)
- UH graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($204 vs. $280)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/