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Overview |
Memphis | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,917 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,352 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,126 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,873 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,625 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Memphis | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,767 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 14,916 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1230 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Memphis | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $280 |
Diversity |
Memphis | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Memphis | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 3,536 students)
Memphis vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or LeTourneau University?
- LeTourneau University is 303.1% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($33,670.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.7% higher at LeTourneau University than University of Memphis ($33,670.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than LeTourneau University ($13,873 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 2.4% lower than costs at LeTourneau University ($10,126 vs. $10,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than University of Memphis (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 112.1% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($20,412 vs. $9,625)
Memphis vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Memphis .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 129 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming LeTourneau University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
Memphis vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis 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 Memphis.
- The graduation rate at LeTourneau University is higher than University of Memphis (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $42,200)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,834 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,084)
- Memphis graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($261 vs. $280)
- More LeTourneau University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/