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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,589 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,678 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,678 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,898 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,351 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,244 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,764 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 1,291 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 1,589 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or SFASU?
- Lubbock Christian University is 240.2% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($26,678.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Lubbock Christian University than Stephen F Austin State University ($26,678.00 vs. $17,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Lubbock Christian University ($15,498 vs. $25,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 25.2% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,898 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 75.3% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($15,244 vs. $8,695)
Lubbock Christian University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 17 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Lubbock Christian University (73.2%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $5,100 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $44,600)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/