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University of Lynchburg Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas Longwood University EMU JMU UMHB RU VWC UIW HSU Texas State| Texas Lutheran University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TLU | BC | ||
| Location | Seguin, TX | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,369 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tlu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
TLU | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,300 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,300 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,729 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
TLU | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,835 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,685 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TLU | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TLU | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
TLU | BC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
TLU | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
TLU | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,369 students)
TLU vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TLU or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at BC than Texas Lutheran University ($38,800.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than TLU ($19,332 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 22.1% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,330 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 43.9% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($34,142 vs. $23,729)
TLU vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TLU or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or TLU .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 28 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at BC (3.61)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than BC (90.4%)
TLU vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TLU or BC? 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 BC and TLU.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Texas Lutheran University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $6,500 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and TLU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and TLU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/