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Overview |
UIW | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #701 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $8,724 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $23,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $14,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UIW | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | 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 |
UIW | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $253 |
Diversity |
UIW | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UIW | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UIW | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 1,596 students)
UIW vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or Lubbock Christian University?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at UIW than Lubbock Christian University ($32,440.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Incarnate Word than Lubbock Christian University ($20,832 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 50.4% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($8,724 vs. $13,122)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 68.2% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($24,805 vs. $14,745)
UIW vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW 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 UIW .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 55 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UIW (3.5)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
UIW vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW 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 UIW.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $100 more per year than UIW graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $49,600)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $2,679 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,179)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($253 vs. $281)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/