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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Brazosport College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | TLU | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,044 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,726 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,063 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,700 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,718 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,019 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
BC | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
BC | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brazosport College is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (4,044 students vs. 1,369 students)
BC vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 1,166.6% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 719.6% higher at TLU than Brazosport College ($33,300.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than TLU ($4,718 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 30.2% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($8,700 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Brazosport College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 490.4% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($23,729 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or BC .
BC vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $10,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $21,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($5,250 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $225 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($54 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/