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Overview |
Meredith | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #701 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $8,724 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $23,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $14,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Meredith | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lubbock Christian University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Lubbock Christian University?
- Meredith College is 63.8% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Meredith than Lubbock Christian University ($42,420.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Lubbock Christian University ($23,259 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 43.8% lower than costs at Meredith College ($8,724 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 102.3% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($29,825 vs. $14,745)
Meredith vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith 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 Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 18 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
- Incoming Meredith 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 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Lubbock Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Lubbock Christian University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $40,000)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lubbock Christian University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/