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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Becker College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Becker College | TLU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Becker College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Becker College | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Becker College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Becker College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Becker College is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (1,675 students vs. 1,369 students)
Becker College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or TLU?
- Becker College is 9% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Becker College than Texas Lutheran University ($36,300.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 21.8% lower than costs at Becker College ($11,330 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($23,729 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Becker College (1009) is 3 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Becker College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Becker College (3.36)
Becker College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker College or TLU? 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 TLU and Becker College.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Becker College (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,600)
- Becker College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Becker College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/