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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Northwest Christian University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCU | TLU | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCU | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NCU | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 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 |
NCU | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCU | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCU | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NCU | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NCU | 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 699 students)
NCU vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCU or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at TLU than Northwest Christian University ($33,300.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than NCU ($21,442 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 8.1% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($10,480 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 15% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($23,729 vs. $20,642)
NCU vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCU or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or NCU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 14 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming NCU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at NCU (3.45)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than NCU (66.8%)
NCU vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCU 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 NCU.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $3,700 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/