Eureka College vs. Lubbock Christian University

Eureka College vs. Lubbock Christian University comparison

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Overview	Eureka College	Lubbock Christian University
Location	Eureka, IL	Lubbock, TX
Setting	Town Fringe	Midsize City
Enrollment	527	1,589
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#682
Religious Affiliation	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	Churches of Christ	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	eureka.edu	lcu.edu
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Costs	Eureka College	Lubbock Christian University
Tuition (In State)	$27,450	$26,678
Tuition (Out of State)	$27,450	$26,678
Room & Board	$10,542	$8,898
Avg Net Price	$20,215	$25,351
Avg Grant Aid	$18,303	$15,244
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	100%

Admission	Eureka College	Lubbock Christian University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,041	1,764
Admitted	921	1,291
Acceptance Rate	88.5%	73.2%
Enrolled %	14%	22%
Avg High School GPA	3.22	3.71
Typical High School Grades	B	A-
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Easy
Applicant Competition		Low
ACT Range	16/23	19/25
SAT Range	870/1155	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	Aug 15, 2025	Jun 1, 2025

Academics	Eureka College	Lubbock Christian University
Student to Faculty Ratio	14:1	12:1
Popular Majors	Business (23%) Education (17%) Biology (9%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (8%) History (8%)	Business (24%) Education (19%) Health Professions (16%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (7%) Human Services (5%)
Outcomes	Eureka College	Lubbock Christian University
Graduation Rate	65%	48%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$38,800	$49,700
Making Student Loan Payments	67%	60%
Median Student Loan Debt	$25,375	$24,500
Median Loan Payment	$262	$253

Diversity	Eureka College	Lubbock Christian University
% Men	1%	3%
% Women	0%	14%
Racial Diversity	Very Low	Medium
HBCU	No	No
% White	84%	67%
% Black	5%	4%
% Hispanic	3%	25%
% Native American	0%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	4%	0%
% International	1%	2%
% Unknown Race	2%	0%

Students	Eureka College	Lubbock Christian University
% In-State	86%	86%
% Out-of-State	14%	12%
Campus	Eureka 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 Eureka College based on total student enrollment (1,589 students vs. 527 students)

Eureka College vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Eureka College or Lubbock Christian University?

• Eureka College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $26,678.00)
• Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Eureka College than Lubbock Christian University ($27,450.00 vs. $26,678.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eureka College than Lubbock Christian University ($20,215 vs. $25,351)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 18.5% lower than costs at Eureka College ($8,898 vs. $10,542)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eureka College as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Eureka College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($18,303 vs. $15,244)

Eureka College vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Eureka 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 Eureka College .

• The average SAT score at Eureka College (1033) is 15 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
• Incoming Eureka College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Lubbock Christian University (22)
• Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Eureka College (3.22)
• Eureka College has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Lubbock Christian University (73.2%)

Eureka College vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Eureka 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 Eureka College.

• The graduation rate at Eureka College is higher than Lubbock Christian University (65% vs. 48%)
• Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Eureka College graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $38,800)
• Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Eureka College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,375)
• Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Eureka College graduates. ($253 vs. $262)
• More Eureka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lubbock Christian University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/