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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University NSU UTSA UH| Union College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Union College | TLU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 694 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucollege.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,920 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,920 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,750 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,462 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,293 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Union College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 940 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 929 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1130 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Union College | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Union College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Union College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Union College | TLU | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 694 students)
Union College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $25,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at TLU than Union College ($33,300.00 vs. $25,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Union College ($21,442 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 46.2% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($7,750 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Union College as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 55.2% larger than aid received Union College ($23,729 vs. $15,293)
Union College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Union College (1050) is 44 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Union College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Union College (3.44)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than TLU (91.8%)
Union College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or TLU? 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 TLU and Union College.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Union College (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,200)
- Texas Lutheran University and Union College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Texas Lutheran University and Union College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College 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/