Pfeiffer University vs. Lubbock Christian University

Pfeiffer University vs. Lubbock Christian University comparison

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Overview	Pfeiffer University	Lubbock Christian University
Location	Misenheimer, NC	Lubbock, TX
Setting	Distant Rural	Midsize City
Enrollment	954	1,589
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#682
Religious Affiliation	United Methodist	Churches of Christ	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	pfeiffer.edu	lcu.edu
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Costs	Pfeiffer University	Lubbock Christian University
Tuition (In State)	$32,580	$26,678
Tuition (Out of State)	$32,580	$26,678
Room & Board	$12,520	$8,898
Avg Net Price	$21,402	$25,351
Avg Grant Aid	$25,458	$15,244
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	100%

Admission	Pfeiffer University	Lubbock Christian University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,637	1,764
Admitted	1,560	1,291
Acceptance Rate	95.3%	73.2%
Enrolled %	12.5%	22%
Avg High School GPA	3.18	3.71
Typical High School Grades	B	A-
Admissions Standards	Easy	Easy
Applicant Competition		Low
ACT Range	18/25	19/25
SAT Range	891/1165	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	Aug 15, 2025	Jun 1, 2025

Academics	Pfeiffer University	Lubbock Christian University
Student to Faculty Ratio	14:1	12:1
Popular Majors	Business (28%) Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (12%) Education (12%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (6%) Health Professions (5%)	Business (24%) Education (19%) Health Professions (16%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (7%) Human Services (5%)
Outcomes	Pfeiffer University	Lubbock Christian University
Graduation Rate	45%	48%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$41,100	$49,700
Making Student Loan Payments	56%	60%
Median Student Loan Debt	$22,399	$24,500
Median Loan Payment	$231	$253

Diversity	Pfeiffer University	Lubbock Christian University
% Men	8%	3%
% Women	24%	14%
Racial Diversity	High	Medium
HBCU	No	No
% White	52%	67%
% Black	21%	4%
% Hispanic	3%	25%
% Native American	0%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	2%	0%
% International	6%	2%
% Unknown Race	15%	0%

Students	Pfeiffer University	Lubbock Christian University
% In-State	78%	86%
% Out-of-State	22%	12%
Campus	Pfeiffer University	Lubbock Christian University
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	Yes	No
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Lubbock Christian University is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (1,589 students vs. 954 students)

Pfeiffer University vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or Lubbock Christian University?

• Pfeiffer University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($32,580.00 vs. $26,678.00)
• Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Pfeiffer University than Lubbock Christian University ($32,580.00 vs. $26,678.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pfeiffer University than Lubbock Christian University ($21,402 vs. $25,351)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 40.7% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($8,898 vs. $12,520)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 67% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($25,458 vs. $15,244)

Pfeiffer University vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer 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 Pfeiffer University .

• The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 87 points higher than at Pfeiffer University (931)
• Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pfeiffer University (20)
• Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
• Pfeiffer University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Lubbock Christian University (73.2%)

Pfeiffer University vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Pfeiffer 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 Pfeiffer University.

• The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than Pfeiffer University (48% vs. 45%)
• Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $41,100)
• Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $2,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($22,399 vs. $24,500)
• Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($231 vs. $253)
• More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pfeiffer University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/