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Overview |
San Jose Christian College | TLU | ||
| Location | Rocklin, CA | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jessup.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose Christian College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,249 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,591 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose Christian College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 710 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 468 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 |
San Jose Christian College | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose Christian College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
San Jose Christian College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
San Jose Christian College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
San Jose Christian College | 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
- William Jessup University is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (1,624 students vs. 1,369 students)
San Jose Christian College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose Christian College or TLU?
- William Jessup University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at San Jose Christian College than Texas Lutheran University ($36,000.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than San Jose Christian College ($21,442 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 16.9% lower than costs at William Jessup University ($11,330 vs. $13,249)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than William Jessup University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($23,855 vs. $23,729)
San Jose Christian College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose Christian College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or San Jose Christian College .
- The average SAT score at William Jessup University (1012) is 6 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming San Jose Christian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
San Jose Christian College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose Christian College 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 San Jose Christian College.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than Texas Lutheran University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $9,500 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,100)
- William Jessup University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- San Jose Christian College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College 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/