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Overview |
IWU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #701 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $8,724 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $23,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $14,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $253 |
Diversity |
IWU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,596 students)
IWU vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Lubbock Christian University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at IWU than Lubbock Christian University ($29,684.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Lubbock Christian University ($21,755 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 15.2% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($8,724 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 37% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($20,194 vs. $14,745)
IWU vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 68 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
- Incoming IWU 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 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
IWU vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Lubbock Christian University (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Lubbock Christian University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,700)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $396 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $24,500)
- IWU 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 IWU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/