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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Temple Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Texas Lutheran University | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TLU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Seguin, TX | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,369 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tlu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
TLU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,300 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,300 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,729 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
TLU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,835 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 1,685 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TLU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TLU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
TLU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
TLU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
TLU | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 1,369 students)
TLU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TLU or LGCNHS?
- Texas Lutheran University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at TLU than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($33,300.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than LGCNHS ($21,442 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 3% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($11,000 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 286.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($23,729 vs. $6,133)
TLU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TLU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or TLU .
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
TLU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TLU or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and TLU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $1,700 more per year than TLU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $49,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/