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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University WSU Tarleton Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Baylor| University of North Texas | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNT | TLU | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 44,767 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,295 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,087 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,412 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,283 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,159 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
UNT | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,016 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 25,335 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNT | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNT | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UNT | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNT | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 1,369 students)
UNT vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 301.4% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at TLU than University of North Texas ($33,300.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than TLU ($15,283 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 8.8% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($10,412 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than University of North Texas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 159.1% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($23,729 vs. $9,159)
UNT vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or UNT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 87 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming UNT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UNT (3.46)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than UNT (79.1%)
UNT vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT 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 UNT.
- The graduation rate at UNT is the same as at Texas Lutheran University (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $2,600 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- UNT graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT 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/