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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB Doane University UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA Bellevue University UH Missouri Baptist University| Midland University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidlandU | TLU | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MidlandU | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 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 |
MidlandU | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
MidlandU | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland University is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 1,369 students)
MidlandU vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or TLU?
- Midland University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at MidlandU than Texas Lutheran University ($37,500.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than MidlandU ($21,442 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 12.6% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($10,066 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midland University as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 14% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($27,057 vs. $23,729)
MidlandU vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 44 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming MidlandU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
MidlandU vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Midland University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $6,700 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,900)
- Texas Lutheran University and MidlandU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Texas Lutheran University and MidlandU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/