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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Texas Lutheran University | Maranatha Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TLU | MBBC | ||
| Location | Seguin, TX | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,361 | 977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #567 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tlu.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TLU | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,300 | $18,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,300 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,880 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,600 | $26,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,620 | $7,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
TLU | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,554 | 206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,473 | 146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 69.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
TLU | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TLU | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
TLU | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TLU | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 70% | ||
Campus |
TLU | MBBC | ||
| 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 Lutheran University is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,361 students vs. 977 students)
TLU vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TLU or MBBC?
- Texas Lutheran University is 81.5% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($34,300.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at TLU than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($34,300.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than MBBC ($23,600 vs. $26,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 35% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($8,800 vs. $11,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 207.6% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($23,620 vs. $7,680)
TLU vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TLU or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or TLU .
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than MBBC (70.9%)
TLU vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TLU or MBBC? 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 MBBC and TLU.
- The graduation rate at MBBC is higher than Texas Lutheran University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $14,200 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/