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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH WSC| Hastings College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hastings College | TLU | ||
| Location | Hastings, NE | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 936 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hastings.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hastings College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,128 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,885 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hastings College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,121 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,513 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 |
Hastings College | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hastings College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hastings College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Hastings College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hastings College | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Hastings College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 936 students)
Hastings College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hastings College or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Hastings College for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at TLU than Hastings College ($33,300.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Hastings College ($21,442 vs. $22,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hastings College are 1.3% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($11,190 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hastings College as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hastings College students is 9.1% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($25,885 vs. $23,729)
Hastings College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hastings College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Hastings College .
- The average SAT score at Hastings College (1055) is 49 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Hastings College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Hastings College (3.5)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Hastings College (71.3%)
Hastings College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hastings 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 Hastings College.
- The graduation rate at Hastings College is higher than Texas Lutheran University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Hastings College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,000)
- Texas Lutheran University and Hastings College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Texas Lutheran University and Hastings College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/