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Overview |
North Park University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 1,589 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $26,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $26,678 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $8,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $25,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $15,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 1,764 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 1,291 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 900/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
North Park University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $253 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 1,589 students)
North Park University vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Lubbock Christian University?
- North Park University is 30% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $26,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at North Park University than Lubbock Christian University ($34,685.00 vs. $26,678.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Lubbock Christian University ($19,910 vs. $25,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 21.1% lower than costs at North Park University ($8,898 vs. $10,775)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 49.4% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($22,779 vs. $15,244)
North Park University vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University 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 North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 4 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Lubbock Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Lubbock Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University 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 North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Lubbock Christian University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $3,100 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $46,600)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,250)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($253 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lubbock Christian University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/