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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State TSU Howard Payne University UTSA UH Tarleton| Midland College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Midland College | TLU | ||
| Location | Midland, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,219 | 1,361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #567 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midland.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midland College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,030 | $34,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,130 | $34,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,396 | $23,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,502 | $23,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Midland College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,554 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2026 |
Academics |
Midland College | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midland College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $279 |
Diversity |
Midland College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Midland College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Midland College | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland College is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (5,219 students vs. 1,361 students)
Midland College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midland College or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 786.3% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($34,300.00 vs. $3,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 568.6% higher at TLU than Midland College ($34,300.00 vs. $5,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than TLU ($6,396 vs. $23,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 98% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($6,000 vs. $11,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Midland College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 329.3% larger than aid received Midland College ($23,620 vs. $5,502)
Which college is harder to get into, Midland College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Midland College .
Midland College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midland College 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 Midland College.
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $21,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $27,000)
- Midland College graduates are paying $223 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($56 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midland College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/