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UNM UTEP Texas Tech Arizona Christian University ASU ENMU UT Austin HSU DBU UMBC New Mexico Tech Harding University| New Mexico State University Main Campus | Lubbock Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NMSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | #701 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $8,724 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $23,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $14,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
NMSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | 873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 |
NMSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $253 |
Diversity |
NMSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
NMSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 1,596 students)
NMSU vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or Lubbock Christian University?
- Lubbock Christian University is 312.2% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($25,900.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Lubbock Christian University than New Mexico State University Main Campus ($25,900.00 vs. $23,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Lubbock Christian University ($10,407 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 29% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($8,724 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than New Mexico State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 12% larger than aid received New Mexico State University Main Campus ($14,745 vs. $13,168)
NMSU vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU or Lubbock Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lubbock Christian University or NMSU .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 35 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at NMSU (3.55)
- Lubbock Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than NMSU (78%)
NMSU vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU or Lubbock Christian 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 Lubbock Christian University and NMSU.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $10,300 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,382 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $24,500)
- NMSU graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($176 vs. $253)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/