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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech Baylor MSU UTSA UT Austin| LeTourneau University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LeTourneau University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Longview, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #373 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | letu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LeTourneau University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,670 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,670 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,370 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,974 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,412 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
LeTourneau University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1380 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LeTourneau University | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LeTourneau University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,084 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $258 |
Diversity |
LeTourneau University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
LeTourneau University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LeTourneau University | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 3,536 students)
LeTourneau University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LeTourneau University or SFASU?
- LeTourneau University is 329.4% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($33,670.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at LeTourneau University than Stephen F Austin State University ($33,670.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than LeTourneau University ($13,858 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 7.6% lower than costs at LeTourneau University ($9,642 vs. $10,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than Stephen F Austin State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 97% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($20,412 vs. $10,363)
LeTourneau University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LeTourneau University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or LeTourneau University .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 157 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming LeTourneau University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
LeTourneau University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LeTourneau University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and LeTourneau University.
- The graduation rate at LeTourneau University is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $11,500 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,600)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $2,084 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,084)
- SFASU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($258 vs. $280)
- More LeTourneau University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/