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Overview |
Valpo | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Valpo | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $280 |
Diversity |
Valpo | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Valpo | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- LeTourneau University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or LeTourneau University?
- Valparaiso University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Valpo than LeTourneau University ($43,400.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than LeTourneau University ($22,755 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 27.1% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,370 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 70% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($34,706 vs. $20,412)
Valpo vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 1 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
Valpo vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than LeTourneau University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,000)
- Valparaiso University students graduate with a $84 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,084)
- Valpo graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($279 vs. $280)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/