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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,900 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,900 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,724 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,551 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,745 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 873 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lubbock Christian University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 1,596 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or West Texas A & M University?
- Lubbock Christian University is 306.5% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($25,900.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.3% higher at Lubbock Christian University than West Texas A & M University ($25,900.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than Lubbock Christian University ($17,001 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 13% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($8,724 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 96.6% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($14,745 vs. $7,500)
Lubbock Christian University vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 47 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than West Texas A & M University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $5,600 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,500)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($211 vs. $253)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University 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/