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Overview |
PLNU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
PLNU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $280 |
Diversity |
PLNU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PLNU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 23% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 3,536 students)
PLNU vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or LeTourneau University?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 20% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at PLNU than LeTourneau University ($40,400.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than PLNU ($26,974 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 13.8% lower than costs at Point Loma Nazarene University ($10,370 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($20,412 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 10 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming PLNU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as 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 PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
PLNU vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than LeTourneau University (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $2,600 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,084 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,084)
- PLNU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($258 vs. $280)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/