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UH Texas Tech University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Texas State UNT SHSU PVAMU| Houston Baptist University | Lubbock Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #701 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $8,724 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $23,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $14,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 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 |
HBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $253 |
Diversity |
HBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
HBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
HBU | 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 1,596 students)
HBU vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or Lubbock Christian University?
- Houston Baptist University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at HBU than Lubbock Christian University ($34,250.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Lubbock Christian University ($19,515 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 4.7% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($8,724 vs. $9,130)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 82.5% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($26,908 vs. $14,745)
HBU vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU 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 HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 42 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lubbock Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
HBU vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU 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 HBU.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than Houston Baptist University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Lubbock Christian University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $49,700)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $334 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $24,500)
- HBU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($249 vs. $253)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/