Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas Cornell College UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Knox College Albion College Howard Payne University Carroll University UTSA| Texas Lutheran University | Ripon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
TLU | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Seguin, TX | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,369 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tlu.edu | ripon.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
TLU | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,300 | $49,300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,729 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
TLU | Ripon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,835 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 1,685 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
TLU | Ripon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
TLU | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
TLU | Ripon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TLU | Ripon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 97% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 35% | ||
Campus |
TLU | Ripon 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 766 students)
TLU vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TLU or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 48% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Ripon College than Texas Lutheran University ($49,300.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Ripon College ($21,442 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 19.4% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,490 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 63.6% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($38,826 vs. $23,729)
TLU vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TLU or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or TLU .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 99 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Ripon College (81.3%)
TLU vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TLU or Ripon 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 Ripon College and TLU.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Texas Lutheran University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $400 more per year than Ripon College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,200)
- Texas Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- TLU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/