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Overview |
Lubbock Christian University | VWC | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcu.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lubbock Christian University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,900 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,900 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,724 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,551 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,745 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lubbock Christian University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 873 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Lubbock Christian University | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lubbock Christian University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lubbock Christian University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Lubbock Christian University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lubbock Christian University | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lubbock Christian University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 1,538 students)
Lubbock Christian University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lubbock Christian University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 39% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at VWC than Lubbock Christian University ($36,010.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Lubbock Christian University ($23,046 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 26.9% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($8,724 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 87% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($27,568 vs. $14,745)
Lubbock Christian University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lubbock Christian University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Lubbock Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 36 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Lubbock Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than VWC (81.4%)
Lubbock Christian University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lubbock Christian University or VWC? 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 VWC and Lubbock Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is the same as at Virginia Wesleyan College (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $8,000 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $41,700)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/