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Overview |
Elon | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
Elon | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Elon | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $280 |
Diversity |
Elon | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Elon | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Elon | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,536 students)
Elon vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or LeTourneau University?
- Elon University is 24% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Elon than LeTourneau University ($41,734.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Elon ($26,974 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 33.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($10,370 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than Elon University (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Elon University ($20,412 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 53 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
Elon vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than LeTourneau University (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $100 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $56,100)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,834 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,084)
- Elon graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($240 vs. $280)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/