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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | MSU | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,900 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,900 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,724 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,551 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,745 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 873 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lubbock Christian University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | MSU | ||
| 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
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 1,596 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or MSU?
- Lubbock Christian University is 340.7% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($25,900.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.9% higher at Lubbock Christian University than Midwestern State University ($25,900.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Lubbock Christian University ($11,361 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 15.2% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($8,724 vs. $10,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University as Midwestern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 38.5% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($14,745 vs. $10,643)
Lubbock Christian University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 16 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or MSU? 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 MSU and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than Midwestern State University (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $5,400 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $2,201 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($22,299 vs. $24,500)
- MSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/