LeTourneau University vs Union University

LeTourneau University and Union University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. LeTourneau, a private Christian university in Longview, Texas, boasts a strong focus on science, engineering, and aviation, while Union, a private Christian university in Jackson, Tennessee, emphasizes liberal arts and professional studies. With acceptance rates of 75% and 80% respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. LeTourneau's student population leans towards males, with engineering and aviation among the most popular majors, while Union's student body is more evenly balanced between genders, with nursing and business administration being highly sought-after programs. While LeTourneau boasts a higher graduation rate of 65%, Union's rate of 58% is still commendable. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more about these universities' unique offerings and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	LeTourneau University	Union University
Overview
Location	Longview, Texas	Jackson, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	77.0%	87.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	54.2%	52.9%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $25
SAT range	1130 - 1370	1120 - 1330
ACT range	22 - 30	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	34.0%	14.0%
Students submitting ACT score	29.0%	86.0%
Total number of applicants	2,290	2,660
Total number of admissions given out	1,241	1,407
Admitted students who chose to enroll	328	355
Yield rate	26.4%	25.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$49,114	$57,160
Average net price	$25,932	$27,660
Tuition	$32,690	$34,320
Room & board	$10,170	Room/dormitory: $8,250 Meal plan: $3,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $20,033	99.0% Average amount $27,090
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,581	48.0% Average amount $5,366
Students taking out private loans	13.0% Average amount $17,612	6.0% Average amount $10,345

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,991 Men 53.9% Women 46.1%	1,993 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%
Graduate students	218 Men 22.9% Women 77.1%	937 Men 29.5% Women 70.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.1%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,214	1,288
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Business Education Health Professions Psychology	Health Professions Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	63.7%	68.3%
Dropout rate	34.8%	8.5%
Transferred out	N/A	22.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,365 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $72,714 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,759 Year 2: $63,600 Year 3: $70,619 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,683 Year 2: $59,986 Year 3: $69,565 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,441 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $62,537 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,551 Year 2: $52,607 Year 3: $56,736 Air Transportation (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,856 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $56,133 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,303 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $42,160 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,000 Year 2: $34,603 Year 3: $37,553 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,132 Year 3: $34,874 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,153 Year 2: $65,332 Year 3: N/A	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $110,140 Year 2: $120,955 Year 3: $125,017 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,963 Year 2: $90,412 Year 3: $90,742 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,081 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $76,100 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $73,416 Year 2: $70,680 Year 3: $68,907 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,095 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $58,445 Educational Administration and Supervision (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $56,930 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $57,493 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,028 Year 2: $44,590 Year 3: $47,722 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,732 Year 2: $47,191 Year 3: $47,278 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,103 Year 2: $43,674 Year 3: $45,420 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,212 Year 2: $39,693 Year 3: $41,241

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