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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State OU Howard Payne University UTSA UH KU| York College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
York College | TLU | ||
| Location | York, NE | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 626 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | york.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
York College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,450 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,450 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,835 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,665 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
York College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 480 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 275 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1125 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
York College | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
York College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
York College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 3% | ||
Campus |
York 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 York College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 626 students)
York College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York College or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 62.8% more expensive to attend than York College for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $20,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at TLU than York College ($33,300.00 vs. $20,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College than TLU ($17,835 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College are 25.9% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,000 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at York College as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 73.6% larger than aid received York College ($23,729 vs. $13,665)
York College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or York College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 56 points higher than at York College (950)
- Incoming TLU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at York College (20)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at York College (3.02)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than York College (57.3%)
York College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York College.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than York College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $11,300 more per year than York College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,300)
- York College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- York College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/