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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State LSU Rice HBU Baylor| University of Houston | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UH | TLU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 46,700 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,877 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,418 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,457 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UH | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,783 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 19,728 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UH | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
UH | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UH | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UH | 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
- University of Houston is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 1,369 students)
UH vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 283.4% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at TLU than University of Houston ($33,300.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than TLU ($14,056 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 8.8% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($10,418 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than University of Houston (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 107.1% larger than aid received University of Houston ($23,729 vs. $11,457)
UH vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or UH .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 148 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming UH students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UH (3.46)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than UH (66.2%)
UH vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH 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 UH.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than University of Houston (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $9,400 more per year than TLU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,600)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- UH graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/