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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | TLU | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,900 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,724 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,551 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,745 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 873 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | TLU | ||
| 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 TLU based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 1,369 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at TLU than Lubbock Christian University ($33,300.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Lubbock Christian University ($21,442 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 29.9% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($8,724 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 60.9% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($23,729 vs. $14,745)
Lubbock Christian University vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 12 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Lubbock Christian University (3.71)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or TLU? 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 TLU and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Lubbock Christian University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $100 more per year than TLU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $49,600)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lubbock Christian University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/