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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Schreiner University Texas A&M Concordia University-Texas Texas Tech Texas State UNT| Houston Baptist University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | TLU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HBU | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 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 |
HBU | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
HBU | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
HBU | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HBU | 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 1,369 students)
HBU vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or TLU?
- Houston Baptist University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at HBU than Texas Lutheran University ($34,250.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than TLU ($19,515 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 24.1% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,130 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($26,908 vs. $23,729)
HBU vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 54 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming HBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at HBU (3.46)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU 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 HBU.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Houston Baptist University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $2,000 more per year than TLU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $49,600)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/