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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FBBC&TS | TLU | ||
| Location | Ankeny, IA | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 448 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faith.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FBBC&TS | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,990 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,990 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,540 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,845 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,717 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FBBC&TS | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 286 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 150 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.7% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1230 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FBBC&TS | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FBBC&TS | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,829 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $279 |
Diversity |
FBBC&TS | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
FBBC&TS | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 3% | ||
Campus |
FBBC&TS | 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 FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 448 students)
FBBC&TS vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FBBC&TS or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 85.1% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at TLU than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($33,300.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than TLU ($14,845 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 50.3% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($7,540 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 61.2% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($23,729 vs. $14,717)
FBBC&TS vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FBBC&TS or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or FBBC&TS .
- The average SAT score at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (1051) is 45 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming FBBC&TS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
FBBC&TS vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FBBC&TS 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 FBBC&TS.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $15,300 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $11,171 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($15,829 vs. $27,000)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/