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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,900 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,900 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,724 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,551 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,745 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 873 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lubbock Christian University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $299 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 1,596 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or PVAMU?
- Lubbock Christian University is 250.6% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($25,900.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Lubbock Christian University than Prairie View A & M University ($25,900.00 vs. $22,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Lubbock Christian University ($12,875 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 10.1% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($8,724 vs. $9,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than Prairie View A & M University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Prairie View A & M University ($14,745 vs. $14,071)
Lubbock Christian University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 161 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- Lubbock Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $10,700 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $39,000)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $4,455 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $28,955)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($253 vs. $299)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/