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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| Texas State University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | TLU | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Texas State | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Texas State | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
Texas State | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Texas State | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 1,369 students)
Texas State vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 286.9% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.3% higher at TLU than Texas State University ($33,300.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than TLU ($14,120 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 1.1% lower than costs at Texas State University ($11,330 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Texas State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 101.2% larger than aid received Texas State University ($23,729 vs. $11,791)
Texas State vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 32 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Texas State (87.7%)
Texas State vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or TLU? 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 TLU and Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Texas Lutheran University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $400 more per year than Texas State graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,200)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- Texas State graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State 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/