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Overview |
TLU | BYUH | ||
| Location | Seguin, TX | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,369 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tlu.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
TLU | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,300 | $6,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,300 | $6,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $8,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $15,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,729 | $5,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
TLU | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,835 | 1,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,685 | 506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 34.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 67.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1023/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TLU | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TLU | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $90 |
Diversity |
TLU | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TLU | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 54% | ||
Campus |
TLU | BYUH | ||
| 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
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 1,369 students)
TLU vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TLU or BYUH?
- Texas Lutheran University is 432.8% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 432.8% higher at TLU than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($33,300.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than TLU ($15,835 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 28.3% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($8,828 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 329.6% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($23,729 vs. $5,523)
TLU vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TLU or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or TLU .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Hawaii (1098) is 92 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming BYUH students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at BYUH (3.47)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than BYUH (34.2%)
TLU vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TLU or BYUH? 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 BYUH and TLU.
- The graduation rate at BYUH is higher than Texas Lutheran University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $1,300 more per year than BYUH graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,300)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $18,241 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($8,759 vs. $27,000)
- BYUH graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More BYUH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/