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Overview |
Columbia College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,572 | 1,589 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,650 | $26,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,650 | $26,678 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,550 | $8,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,920 | $25,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,961 | $15,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,163 | 1,764 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 1,291 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 900/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $253 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (1,589 students vs. 1,572 students)
Columbia College vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Lubbock Christian University?
- Lubbock Christian University is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($26,678.00 vs. $20,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Lubbock Christian University than Columbia College ($26,678.00 vs. $20,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Lubbock Christian University ($23,920 vs. $25,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 4.1% lower than costs at Lubbock Christian University ($8,550 vs. $8,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than Columbia College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Columbia College ($15,244 vs. $13,961)
Columbia College vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College 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 Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 47 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Lubbock Christian University (73.2%)
Columbia College vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Lubbock Christian University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $34,700)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,264)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($253 vs. $261)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/