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Overview |
Multnomah Bible College | TLU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 608 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | multnomah.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Multnomah Bible College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,160 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,160 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,695 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,452 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Multnomah Bible College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 474 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 253 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Multnomah Bible College | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Multnomah Bible College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
Multnomah Bible College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Multnomah Bible College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Multnomah Bible College | 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 Multnomah Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 608 students)
Multnomah Bible College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Multnomah Bible College or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Multnomah Bible College for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $28,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at TLU than Multnomah University ($33,300.00 vs. $28,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Multnomah Bible College ($21,442 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Multnomah University are 14.2% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,920 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Multnomah University as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 36% larger than aid received Multnomah University ($23,729 vs. $17,452)
Multnomah Bible College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Multnomah Bible College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Multnomah Bible College .
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Multnomah Bible College (3.25)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Multnomah Bible College (53.4%)
Multnomah Bible College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Multnomah Bible 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 Multnomah Bible College.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Multnomah University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Multnomah Bible College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $35,200)
- Multnomah University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- Multnomah Bible College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Multnomah Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/