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Texas Tech DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University University of Central Arkansas HSU Oklahoma Baptist University OC LeTourneau University| Ouachita Baptist University | Lubbock Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #701 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $8,724 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $23,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $14,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 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 |
OBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
OBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 13% | ||
Campus |
OBU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,596 students)
OBU vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Lubbock Christian University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at OBU than Lubbock Christian University ($30,500.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Lubbock Christian University ($21,677 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 0.9% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($8,724 vs. $8,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 50.4% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($22,181 vs. $14,745)
OBU vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU 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 OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 102 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lubbock Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Lubbock Christian University (3.71)
- Lubbock Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU 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 OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Lubbock Christian University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $6,300 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- OBU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lubbock Christian University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/