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Overview |
TLU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Seguin, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,369 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tlu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TLU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,300 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,300 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,729 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
TLU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,835 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 1,685 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TLU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TLU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
TLU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TLU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
TLU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 1,369 students)
TLU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TLU or West Texas A & M University?
- Texas Lutheran University is 422.6% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 302.8% higher at TLU than West Texas A & M University ($33,300.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than TLU ($17,001 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 14.9% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,860 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 216.4% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($23,729 vs. $7,500)
TLU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TLU or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or TLU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 35 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming TLU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
TLU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TLU or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and TLU.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than West Texas A & M University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $5,500 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University 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/