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Overview |
McPherson College | TLU | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 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 | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McPherson College | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
McPherson College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 3% | ||
Campus |
McPherson 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than McPherson College for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at TLU than McPherson College ($33,300.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than McPherson College ($21,442 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 14.2% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,918 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 8.3% larger than aid received McPherson College ($23,729 vs. $21,916)
McPherson College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 66 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming TLU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than McPherson College (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $5,400 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,200)
- McPherson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McPherson College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McPherson College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/