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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Kentucky Mountain Bible College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KMBC | TLU | ||
| Location | Vancleve, KY | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 78 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kmbc.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KMBC | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,150 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,150 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,430 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,885 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,349 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KMBC | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 27 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/22 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1170 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KMBC | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KMBC | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KMBC | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
KMBC | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 3% | ||
Campus |
KMBC | 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than KMBC based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 78 students)
KMBC vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KMBC or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 263.9% more expensive to attend than KMBC for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.9% higher at TLU than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($33,300.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than TLU ($9,885 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 108.7% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($5,430 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Mountain Bible College as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 273.7% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($23,729 vs. $6,349)
KMBC vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KMBC or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or KMBC .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 16 points higher than at KMBC (990)
- Incoming KMBC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at KMBC (3.33)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than KMBC (45%)
KMBC vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KMBC 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 KMBC.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Kentucky Mountain Bible College (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/