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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,589 | 817 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,678 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,678 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,898 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,351 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,244 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,764 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 1,291 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 910/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lubbock Christian University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lubbock Christian University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,589 students vs. 817 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Lubbock Christian University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($26,678.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Lubbock Christian University than Southwestern Adventist University ($26,678.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Lubbock Christian University ($20,198 vs. $25,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 1.5% lower than costs at Southwestern Adventist University ($8,898 vs. $9,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($15,244 vs. $14,534)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 114 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Lubbock Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $42,600)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/