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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Texas Lutheran University | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TLU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Seguin, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,369 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tlu.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
TLU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,300 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,300 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,729 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
TLU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,835 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 1,685 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 50.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
TLU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TLU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $126 |
Diversity |
TLU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TLU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TLU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (2,198 students vs. 1,369 students)
TLU vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TLU or A&M-Central Texas?
- Texas Lutheran University is 468.6% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.8% higher at TLU than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($33,300.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than TLU ($5,465 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Central Texas are 5.7% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($10,722 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Texas A&M University Central Texas (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 157.8% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($23,729 vs. $9,203)
TLU vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TLU or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or TLU .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than TLU (91.8%)
TLU vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TLU or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and TLU.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $14,737 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($12,263 vs. $27,000)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($126 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/