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Overview |
TLU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Seguin, TX | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,369 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tlu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
TLU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,300 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,300 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,729 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
TLU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,835 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,685 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TLU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
TLU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
TLU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 30% | ||
Campus |
TLU | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,369 students)
TLU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TLU or University of Charleston?
- Texas Lutheran University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at TLU than University of Charleston ($33,300.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than TLU ($21,308 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 11.1% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($10,200 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 5.8% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($23,729 vs. $22,422)
TLU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TLU or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or TLU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 12 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
TLU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TLU or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and TLU.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Texas Lutheran University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $4,400 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/