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Overview |
Franciscan | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Franciscan | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Franciscan | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $280 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Franciscan | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 3,536 students)
Franciscan vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or LeTourneau University?
- LeTourneau University is 10% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($33,670.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at LeTourneau University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($33,670.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than LeTourneau University ($25,310 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 10.4% lower than costs at LeTourneau University ($9,390 vs. $10,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville as LeTourneau University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($20,412 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 7 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Franciscan students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
Franciscan vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than LeTourneau University (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,084 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,084)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($227 vs. $280)
- More Franciscan 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/