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Overview |
North Central University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 992 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentral.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,140 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,140 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $8,724 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,374 | $23,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,481 | $14,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 544 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 494 | 873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1148 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
North Central University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
North Central University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Central University | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 13% | ||
Campus |
North Central University | 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 North Central University based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 992 students)
North Central University vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central University or Lubbock Christian University?
- North Central University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($27,140.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at North Central University than Lubbock Christian University ($27,140.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central University than Lubbock Christian University ($23,374 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 2.5% lower than costs at North Central University ($8,724 vs. $8,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lubbock Christian University than North Central University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($17,481 vs. $14,745)
North Central University vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central 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 North Central University .
- The average SAT score at North Central University (1024) is 6 points higher than at Lubbock Christian University (1018)
- Incoming North Central 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 North Central University (3.4)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Lubbock Christian University (81.6%)
North Central University vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central 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 North Central University.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than North Central University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $16,400 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $33,300)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than North Central University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lubbock Christian University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/