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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 52,384 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #100 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,900 | $11,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,900 | $41,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,724 | $13,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,551 | $17,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,745 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 60,055 | ||
| Admitted | 873 | 18,830 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 31.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1230/1500 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Lubbock Christian University | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 1,596 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or UT Austin?
- Lubbock Christian University is 121.4% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($25,900.00 vs. $11,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at UT Austin than Lubbock Christian University ($41,070.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than Lubbock Christian University ($17,434 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 49.7% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($8,724 vs. $13,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than The University of Texas at Austin (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lubbock Christian University students is 77.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($14,745 vs. $8,321)
Lubbock Christian University vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 279 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Lubbock Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lubbock Christian University (3.71)
- Lubbock Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than UT Austin (31.4%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than Lubbock Christian University (81% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $18,900 more per year than Lubbock Christian University graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $49,700)
- The University of Texas at Austin students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,500)
- UT Austin graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lubbock Christian University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/