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Overview |
SAU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,390 | 1,589 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $26,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $26,678 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,960 | $8,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,720 | $25,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,522 | $15,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SAU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 1,764 | ||
| Admitted | 1,174 | 1,291 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1165 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
SAU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $253 |
Diversity |
SAU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
SAU | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SAU | 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,390 students vs. 1,589 students)
SAU vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Lubbock Christian University?
- Spring Arbor University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $26,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at SAU than Lubbock Christian University ($31,940.00 vs. $26,678.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Lubbock Christian University ($21,720 vs. $25,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 23.2% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($8,898 vs. $10,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 41.2% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($21,522 vs. $15,244)
SAU vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU 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 SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 55 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
- Incoming SAU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lubbock Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SAU (3.61)
- Lubbock Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than SAU (37.3%)
SAU vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Lubbock Christian University (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $7,100 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $457 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $24,500)
- SAU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/