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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| Lubbock Christian University | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas State | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,900 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,900 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,724 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,551 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,745 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 873 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $219 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 1,596 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or Texas State?
- Lubbock Christian University is 201% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($25,900.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Lubbock Christian University than Texas State University ($25,900.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than Lubbock Christian University ($14,120 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 31.4% lower than costs at Texas State University ($8,724 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than Texas State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Texas State University ($14,745 vs. $11,791)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 20 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lubbock Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or Texas State? 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 Texas State and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Lubbock Christian University (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $500 more per year than Texas State graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $49,200)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $24,500)
- Texas State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($219 vs. $253)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/