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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB University of Houston-Victoria TSU UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA University of Houston-Downtown UH| Texas Lutheran University | South Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TLU | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Seguin, TX | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,369 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tlu.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
TLU | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,300 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,300 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,729 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
TLU | South Texas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,835 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,685 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 18, 2024 |
Academics |
TLU | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TLU | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
TLU | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TLU | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TLU | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Texas College is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (27,894 students vs. 1,369 students)
TLU vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TLU or South Texas College?
- Texas Lutheran University is 1,175.9% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $2,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 344% higher at TLU than South Texas College ($33,300.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than TLU ($1,692 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 68% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($6,745 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than South Texas College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 204.3% larger than aid received South Texas College ($23,729 vs. $7,799)
Which college is harder to get into, TLU or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or TLU .
TLU vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TLU or South Texas 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 South Texas College and TLU.
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $15,400 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/