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Overview |
Lipscomb | TCU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,047 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,848 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,848 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,804 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,386 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,096 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,244 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 2,828 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1350 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lipscomb | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lipscomb | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 5,047 students)
Lipscomb vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 59.4% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at TCU than Lipscomb University ($57,130.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than TCU ($27,386 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 0% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($14,800 vs. $14,804)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Texas Christian University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($33,813 vs. $27,096)
Lipscomb vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 44 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming TCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than TCU (42.6%)
Lipscomb vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb or TCU? 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 TCU and Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Lipscomb University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than TCU graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/