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Overview |
Lamar University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #701 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $8,724 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $23,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $14,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 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 |
Lamar University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $253 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lamar University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | 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
- Lamar University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 1,596 students)
Lamar University vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Lubbock Christian University?
- Lubbock Christian University is 315.9% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($25,900.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Lubbock Christian University than Lamar University ($25,900.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Lubbock Christian University ($11,757 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 13.3% lower than costs at Lamar University ($8,724 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 41.8% larger than aid received Lamar University ($14,745 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University 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 Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 44 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
Lamar University vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University 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 Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than Lamar University (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $45,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,500)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($227 vs. $253)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/