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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton UTSA UNM| Lubbock Christian University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,900 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,900 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,724 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,551 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,745 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 873 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $232 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
| 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 Tech University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 1,596 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or Texas Tech?
- Lubbock Christian University is 189.9% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($25,900.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Lubbock Christian University than Texas Tech University ($25,900.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than Lubbock Christian University ($17,896 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 19.9% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($8,724 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than Texas Tech University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 57.5% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($14,745 vs. $9,359)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 116 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lubbock Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Lubbock Christian University (3.71)
- Lubbock Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or Texas Tech? 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 Tech and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Lubbock Christian University (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Lubbock Christian University graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $49,700)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lubbock Christian University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/