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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown Trinity| Texas Lutheran University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TLU | UTSA | ||
| Location | Seguin, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,369 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tlu.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
TLU | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,300 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,300 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,729 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
TLU | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,835 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 1,685 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TLU | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TLU | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
TLU | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TLU | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
TLU | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 1,369 students)
TLU vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TLU or UTSA?
- Texas Lutheran University is 459.6% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at TLU than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($33,300.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than TLU ($12,664 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 2.6% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($11,046 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 165.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($23,729 vs. $8,934)
TLU vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TLU or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or TLU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 37 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than UTSA (86.9%)
TLU vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TLU or UTSA? 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 UTSA and TLU.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $1,700 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,900)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $4,017 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($22,983 vs. $27,000)
- UTSA graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/