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Overview |
TLU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Seguin, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,369 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tlu.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
TLU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,300 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,300 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,729 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
TLU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,835 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 1,685 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
TLU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TLU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
TLU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TLU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
TLU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (2,578 students vs. 1,369 students)
TLU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TLU or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Lutheran University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Texas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $31,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at TLU than Texas Wesleyan University ($33,300.00 vs. $31,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than TLU ($15,652 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Wesleyan University are 3.8% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($10,919 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University as Texas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($29,039 vs. $23,729)
TLU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TLU or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or TLU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 3 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming TLU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
TLU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TLU or Texas Wesleyan University? 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 Texas Wesleyan University and TLU.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,200)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Texas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/