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Overview |
Benedictine College | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine College | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $280 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Benedictine College | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | 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
- LeTourneau University is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 2,362 students)
Benedictine College vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or LeTourneau University?
- LeTourneau University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($33,670.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at LeTourneau University than Benedictine College ($33,670.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Benedictine College ($26,974 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 11.7% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($10,370 vs. $11,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine College students is 2.4% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($20,907 vs. $20,412)
Benedictine College vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 29 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming LeTourneau University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
Benedictine College vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College 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 Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine College is higher than LeTourneau University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $42,600)
- Benedictine College students graduate with a $84 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,084)
- Benedictine College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($279 vs. $280)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/