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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Texas Lutheran University | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TLU | Northland College | ||
| Location | Seguin, TX | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,369 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tlu.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
TLU | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,300 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,300 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,729 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
TLU | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,835 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,685 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 |
TLU | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TLU | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
TLU | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
TLU | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 50% | ||
Campus |
TLU | Northland College | ||
| 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 518 students)
TLU vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TLU or Northland College?
- Northland College is 19.3% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Northland College than Texas Lutheran University ($39,719.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Northland College ($21,442 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 16.9% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,688 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 25.5% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($29,780 vs. $23,729)
TLU vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TLU or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or TLU .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 112 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Northland College (68.4%)
TLU vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TLU or Northland College? 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 Northland College and TLU.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Northland College (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/