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Overview |
LeTourneau University | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Longview, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #373 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | letu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LeTourneau University | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,670 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,670 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,370 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,974 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,412 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
LeTourneau University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.8% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1380 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 |
LeTourneau University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LeTourneau University | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,084 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $232 |
Diversity |
LeTourneau University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
LeTourneau University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 9% | ||
Campus |
LeTourneau University | Texas Tech | ||
| 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
- Texas Tech University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 3,536 students)
LeTourneau University vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LeTourneau University or Texas Tech?
- LeTourneau University is 276.8% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($33,670.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at LeTourneau University than Texas Tech University ($33,670.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than LeTourneau University ($17,896 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 0.9% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($10,370 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than Texas Tech University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 118.1% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($20,412 vs. $9,359)
LeTourneau University vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LeTourneau University or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or LeTourneau University .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 24 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming LeTourneau University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
LeTourneau University vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LeTourneau University or Texas Tech? 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 Texas Tech and LeTourneau University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than LeTourneau University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $2,400 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $56,100)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $4,584 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,084)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($232 vs. $280)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/