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Overview |
AQ | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #701 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $8,724 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $23,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $14,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AQ | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AQ | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
AQ | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AQ | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| 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
- Lubbock Christian University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 1,265 students)
AQ vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Lubbock Christian University?
- Aquinas College is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at AQ than Lubbock Christian University ($36,480.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Lubbock Christian University ($18,605 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 21.2% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($8,724 vs. $10,572)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 103.8% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($30,049 vs. $14,745)
AQ vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Lubbock Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lubbock Christian University or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 72 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lubbock Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at AQ (3.52)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
AQ vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or Lubbock Christian University? 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 Lubbock Christian University and AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Lubbock Christian University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $9,700 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $40,000)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lubbock Christian University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/