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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,900 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,900 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,724 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,551 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,745 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 873 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Lubbock Christian University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carthage College is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 1,596 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Carthage than Lubbock Christian University ($34,500.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lubbock Christian University than Carthage ($23,551 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 45% lower than costs at Carthage College ($8,724 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 39.3% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($20,535 vs. $14,745)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 127 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lubbock Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Lubbock Christian University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $900 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $48,800)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lubbock Christian University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/