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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Point University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | TLU | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 1,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $34,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $34,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $23,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $23,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Point U | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 1,554 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Point U | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Point U | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Point U | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Point U | 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
- Point University is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (2,827 students vs. 1,361 students)
Point U vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 62.2% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($34,300.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at TLU than Point University ($34,300.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point University than TLU ($22,622 vs. $23,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 30.5% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,100 vs. $11,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Point University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 86.3% larger than aid received Point University ($23,620 vs. $12,678)
Point U vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 96 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming TLU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Point U (3.41)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Point U (67.5%)
Point U vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U 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 Point U.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Point University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $35,000)
- Texas Lutheran University students graduate with a $687 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,687)
- TLU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/