Faith Baptist Bible College vs LeTourneau University

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary and LeTourneau University, while both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Faith Baptist, a smaller institution, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on biblical studies, with an acceptance rate of 100% and a graduation rate of 50%. LeTourneau, on the other hand, is a larger university with a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, including engineering, business, and nursing. With an acceptance rate of 75% and a graduation rate of 60%, LeTourneau attracts students seeking a comprehensive education in a faith-based environment. Explore our detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique offerings and make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary	LeTourneau University
Overview
Location	Ankeny, Iowa	Longview, Texas
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	80.0%	77.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	56.1%	54.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $45
SAT range	1020 - 1180	1130 - 1370
ACT range	20 - 27	22 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	10.0%	34.0%
Students submitting ACT score	71.0%	29.0%
Total number of applicants	228	2,290
Total number of admissions given out	128	1,241
Admitted students who chose to enroll	84	328
Yield rate	65.6%	26.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$29,937	$49,114
Average net price	$16,851	$25,932
Tuition	$17,480	$32,690
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,474 Meal plan: $3,844	$10,170
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $12,585	98.0% Average amount $20,033
Students receiving federal student loan	28.0% Average amount $4,990	61.0% Average amount $5,581
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $10,740	13.0% Average amount $17,612

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	384 Men 47.7% Women 52.3%	2,991 Men 53.9% Women 46.1%
Graduate students	62 Men 83.9% Women 16.1%	218 Men 22.9% Women 77.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.6%	3.1%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	242	1,214
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	Theology Business Education Philosophy and Religious Studies	Engineering Business Education Health Professions Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	56.0%	63.7%
Dropout rate	21.3%	34.8%
Transferred out	18.7%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	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

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