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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB Newman University UIW HSU Texas State WSU Howard Payne University UTSA Texas Wesleyan University UH| Friends University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Friends University | TLU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Friends University | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Friends University | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Friends University | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Friends University | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | 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
- Friends University is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (1,724 students vs. 1,369 students)
Friends University vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at TLU than Friends University ($33,300.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Friends University ($21,442 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 36.1% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($8,326 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Friends University as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 21.3% larger than aid received Friends University ($23,729 vs. $19,570)
Friends University vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Friends University (1014) is 8 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Friends University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Friends University (3.4)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Friends University vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University 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 Friends University.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Friends University (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Friends University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,500)
- Friends University students graduate with a $2,488 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($24,512 vs. $27,000)
- Friends University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/