Trinity Christian College vs Texas Lutheran University (TLU)

Trinity Christian College and Texas Lutheran University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Trinity Christian College, a private Christian college in Palos Heights, Illinois, boasts a tight-knit community and a strong emphasis on faith-based education. Texas Lutheran University, a private Lutheran university in Seguin, Texas, prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum and commitment to community engagement. With acceptance rates of 75% and 68%, respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. While Trinity Christian College excels in nursing and education, Texas Lutheran University shines in business and psychology. Discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal values by exploring the comprehensive comparison table provided.

	Texas Lutheran University	Trinity Christian College
Overview
Location	Seguin, Texas	Palos Heights, Illinois
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	65.0%	77.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Evangelical	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	62.9%	76.2%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	950 - 1220
ACT range	N/A	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		32.0%
Students submitting ACT score		24.0%
Total number of applicants	2,630	1,048
Total number of admissions given out	1,655	799
Admitted students who chose to enroll	313	180
Yield rate	18.9%	22.5%
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	$44,975
Average net price	$19,829	$14,700
Tuition	$32,350	$32,800
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,450 Meal plan: $5,520	$10,300
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $23,878	67.0% Average amount $23,695
Students receiving federal student loan	70.0% Average amount $5,293	57.0% Average amount $3,114
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $14,498	3.0% Average amount $11,231

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,427 Men 44.9% Women 55.1%	921 Men 35.2% Women 64.8%
Graduate students	41 Men 39.0% Women 61.0%	64 Men 9.4% Women 90.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.3%	5.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	972	575
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.8%	66.8%
Dropout rate	46.2%	32.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,497 Year 2: $67,812 Year 3: $67,553 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,934 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $40,807 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,363 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,363 Year 2: $40,458 Year 3: N/A Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,288 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,089 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,164 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: N/A Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $16,478 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,747 Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: N/A

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