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Overview |
Lourdes University | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Sylvania, OH | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | #1004 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lourdes.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lourdes University | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,750 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,750 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,634 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,038 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lourdes University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,082 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 654 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4%Open | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3%Open | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Lourdes University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lourdes University | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lourdes University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Lourdes University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Lourdes University | Tusculum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tusculum College is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 1,136 students)
Lourdes University vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lourdes University or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Tusculum College than Lourdes University ($26,558.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tusculum College than Lourdes University ($20,414 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 19.5% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($10,042 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University as Tusculum College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 25.5% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($22,630 vs. $18,038)
Lourdes University vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lourdes University or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Lourdes University .
- The average SAT score at Lourdes University (983) is 23 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Lourdes University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lourdes University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Lourdes University vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lourdes University or Tusculum College? 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 Tusculum College and Lourdes University.
- The graduation rate at Tusculum College is higher than Lourdes University (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,600)
- Tusculum College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,250)
- Tusculum College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($279 vs. $312)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/