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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB California State University-Northridge UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA SHSU UT Permian Basin UH| The University of Texas Pan American | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT-Pan American | TLU | ||
| Location | Edinburg, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,931 | 1,361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpa.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT-Pan American | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,857 | $34,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,937 | $34,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,662 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,978 | $23,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,481 | $23,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UT-Pan American | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,542 | 1,554 | ||
| Admitted | 11,486 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UT-Pan American | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT-Pan American | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,539 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $279 |
Diversity |
UT-Pan American | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UT-Pan American | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UT-Pan American | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (31,931 students vs. 1,361 students)
UT-Pan American vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT-Pan American or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 336.6% more expensive to attend than UT-Pan American for in-state tuition ($34,300.00 vs. $7,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at TLU than The University of Texas Pan American ($34,300.00 vs. $17,937.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than TLU ($6,978 vs. $23,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 23% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,662 vs. $11,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than The University of Texas Pan American (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 105.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas Pan American ($23,620 vs. $11,481)
UT-Pan American vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT-Pan American or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or UT-Pan American .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 82 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming TLU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than UT-Pan American (84.8%)
UT-Pan American vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT-Pan American 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 UT-Pan American.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than The University of Texas Pan American (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $7,700 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $16,461 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($10,539 vs. $27,000)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($108 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/