C of I vs Texas Lutheran University (TLU)

The College of Idaho and Texas Lutheran University, while both offering a strong academic foundation, present distinct experiences for prospective students. The College of Idaho, nestled in the scenic town of Caldwell, Idaho, boasts a higher acceptance rate (85%) compared to Texas Lutheran University's 75%. With a smaller student body, The College of Idaho fosters a close-knit community, while Texas Lutheran University's larger student population provides a more diverse and vibrant campus life. Both institutions excel in different areas of study; The College of Idaho is known for its strong liberal arts and sciences programs, while Texas Lutheran University shines in business, education, and nursing. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and other key factors, helping you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Texas Lutheran University	The College of Idaho
Overview
Location	Seguin, Texas	Caldwell, Idaho
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	65.0%	79.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	62.9%	56.3%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	1080 - 1246
ACT range	N/A	21 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		53.0%
Students submitting ACT score		18.0%
Total number of applicants	2,630	3,464
Total number of admissions given out	1,655	1,950
Admitted students who chose to enroll	313	296
Yield rate	18.9%	15.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$47,390	$44,655
Average net price	$19,829	$23,329
Tuition	$32,350	$33,000
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,450 Meal plan: $5,520	Room/dormitory: $5,050 Meal plan: $6,108
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $23,878	100.0% Average amount $22,268
Students receiving federal student loan	70.0% Average amount $5,293	57.0% Average amount $5,251
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $14,498	11.0% Average amount $11,813

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,427 Men 44.9% Women 55.1%	1,119 Men 49.2% Women 50.8%
Graduate students	41 Men 39.0% Women 61.0%	26 Men 42.3% Women 57.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	33.7%
International students	0.3%	18.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	972	758
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Idaho California Washington Oregon Nevada

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.8%	56.1%
Dropout rate	46.2%	13.1%
Transferred out	N/A	30.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $61,218 Year 3: $70,838 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,267 Year 2: $35,213 Year 3: $51,355 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,682 Year 2: $45,500 Year 3: $49,974 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $48,007 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,201 Year 2: $43,054 Year 3: $45,875 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $38,182 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,741 Year 2: $26,997 Year 3: $36,577 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,978 Year 2: $31,581 Year 3: $32,151 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,848 Year 3: N/A Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,789 Year 2: $31,890 Year 3: $44,099 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,578 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $32,411 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,354 Year 2: $22,192 Year 3: N/A Social Sciences, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,241 Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: N/A History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: N/A

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