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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,589 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,678 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,678 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,898 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,351 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,244 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,764 | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | 1,291 | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $204 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 1,589 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or Tarleton?
- Lubbock Christian University is 504.1% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($26,678.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Lubbock Christian University than Tarleton State University ($26,678.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Lubbock Christian University ($15,363 vs. $25,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 21.9% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($8,898 vs. $10,846)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than Tarleton State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 100.6% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($15,244 vs. $7,600)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 59 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Lubbock Christian University (73.2%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than Tarleton State University (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,500)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($204 vs. $253)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton 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/