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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | TSU | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,900 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,900 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,724 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,551 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,745 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 873 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lubbock Christian University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $303 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 1,596 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or TSU?
- Lubbock Christian University is 248.3% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($25,900.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Lubbock Christian University than Texas Southern University ($25,900.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Lubbock Christian University ($11,826 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 10.8% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($8,724 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 22% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($14,745 vs. $12,085)
Lubbock Christian University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 201 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or TSU? 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 TSU and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than Texas Southern University (48% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $13,500 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $36,200)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $4,858 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $29,358)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($253 vs. $303)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/