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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | UTEP | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,900 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,900 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,724 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,551 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,745 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 873 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 870/1090 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lubbock Christian University | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $178 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 1,596 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or UTEP?
- Lubbock Christian University is 236.2% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($25,900.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Lubbock Christian University than The University of Texas at El Paso ($25,900.00 vs. $23,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than Lubbock Christian University ($9,563 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 9.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas at El Paso ($8,724 vs. $9,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than The University of Texas at El Paso (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 39.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at El Paso ($14,745 vs. $10,564)
Lubbock Christian University vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 85 points higher than at UTEP (933)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UTEP (20)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UTEP (3.3)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or UTEP? 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 UTEP and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than The University of Texas at El Paso (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $7,500 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $24,500)
- UTEP graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($178 vs. $253)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/