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Overview |
Anderson University | TLU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
Anderson University | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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 Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at TLU than Anderson University ($33,300.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Anderson University ($21,442 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 0.8% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,330 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($26,629 vs. $23,729)
Anderson University vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 44 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Texas Lutheran University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,400)
- Texas Lutheran University and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Texas Lutheran University and Anderson University 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 Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/