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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Spalding University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spalding | TLU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,532 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,539 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,307 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Spalding | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 720 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 703 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | 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 |
Spalding | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Spalding | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Spalding | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | 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
- Spalding University is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (1,532 students vs. 1,369 students)
Spalding vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at TLU than Spalding University ($33,300.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Spalding ($21,442 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 36.5% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($8,300 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 45.5% larger than aid received Spalding University ($23,729 vs. $16,307)
Spalding vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 36 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Spalding students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Spalding (3.87)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than TLU (91.8%)
Spalding vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Spalding University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Spalding graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,300)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Spalding graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/