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HSU Texas A&M Texas State HBU Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT SHSU UTSA| University of Mary Hardin Baylor | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMHB | TLU | ||
| Location | Belton, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umhb.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMHB | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,197 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,574 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UMHB | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,001 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 12,438 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UMHB | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMHB | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMHB | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UMHB | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UMHB | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 1,369 students)
UMHB vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMHB or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than UMHB for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at TLU than University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($33,300.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than UMHB ($21,442 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 14.4% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,900 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 52.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($23,729 vs. $15,574)
UMHB vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMHB or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or UMHB .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 41 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UMHB (3.53)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than TLU (91.8%)
UMHB vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMHB 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 UMHB.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $4,400 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- UMHB graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMHB students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/