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Overview |
Friends University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #701 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $8,724 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $23,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $14,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Friends University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Friends University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $253 |
Diversity |
Friends University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Friends University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Friends 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
- Friends University is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,724 students vs. 1,596 students)
Friends University vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or Lubbock Christian University?
- Friends University is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($31,172.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Friends University than Lubbock Christian University ($31,172.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lubbock Christian University than Friends University ($23,551 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 4.8% lower than costs at Lubbock Christian University ($8,326 vs. $8,724)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Friends University as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Friends University students is 32.7% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($19,570 vs. $14,745)
Friends University vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends 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 Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 4 points higher than at Friends University (1014)
- Incoming Friends 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 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Friends University (3.4)
- Lubbock Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Friends University vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends 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 Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than Friends University (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Friends University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $46,500)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $12 lower median federal student loan debt than Friends University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $24,512)
- Lubbock Christian University and Friends University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($253 vs. $253)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/