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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB West Texas A & M University UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA University of Houston-Downtown PVAMU UH| Texas A&M International University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M International University | TLU | ||
| Location | Laredo, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,536 | 1,361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamiu.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M International University | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,818 | $34,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,634 | $34,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,833 | $23,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,127 | $23,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Texas A&M International University | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,309 | 1,554 | ||
| Admitted | 3,819 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Texas A&M International University | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M International University | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,806 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M International University | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 95% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Texas A&M International University | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M International University | 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 A&M International University is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (8,536 students vs. 1,361 students)
Texas A&M International University vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M International University or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 798.4% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($34,300.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.6% higher at TLU than Texas A&M International University ($34,300.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than TLU ($3,833 vs. $23,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 23.1% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,650 vs. $11,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Texas A&M International University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 112.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M International University ($23,620 vs. $11,127)
Texas A&M International University vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M International University or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Texas A&M International University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 101 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming TLU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Texas A&M International University (3.7)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
Texas A&M International University vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M International University 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 Texas A&M International University.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Texas A&M International University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Texas A&M International University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $12,194 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $27,000)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/