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McMurry University Texas Tech UMHB TLU Howard Payne University HBU DBU Dallas Christian College Harding University Abilene Christian University Rice Lipscomb| Hardin Simmons University | Lubbock Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #701 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $8,724 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $23,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $14,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 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 |
HSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
HSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
HSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,596 students)
HSU vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Lubbock Christian University?
- Hardin Simmons University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at HSU than Lubbock Christian University ($30,694.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Lubbock Christian University ($22,636 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 14.4% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($8,724 vs. $9,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($22,695 vs. $14,745)
HSU vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU 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 HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 12 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
- Incoming HSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Lubbock Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
HSU vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU 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 HSU.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $3,100 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $46,600)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $1,489 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,989)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More HSU 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/