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Lubbock, TX · Abilene, TX
| Lubbock Christian University | McMurry University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,456/yr | $19,581/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,018/yr | $15,946/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,948 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,468/yr | $16,181/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,767/yr | $18,272/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,906/yr | $23,285/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,305/yr | $27,297/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $222/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,100/yr | $9,836/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,100/yr | $9,144/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,840/yr | $4,532/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $41,944/yr | $43,778/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $28,540/yr | $32,340/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $28,540/yr | $32,340/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 34% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 69% | 29% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 73% | 57% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 950–1190 | 950–1160 |
| SAT average | 1100 | 1043 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–27 | 18–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–26 · Math 17–26 | English 17–23 · Math 17–22 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,764 | 4,836 |
| Students accepted | 1,291 | 2,788 |
| Students who enrolled | 284 | 318 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 30% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 24% | 5% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 51% | 44% |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,787/yr | $48,779/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $34,949–$81,706 | $32,535–$70,366 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 40% |
| White students graduating | 58% | 47% |
| Black students graduating | 25% | 16% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 38% | 54% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,464/yr | $38,647/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 36% | 32% |
| Pell students who graduate | 30% | 42% |
| First-gen students who finish | 57% | 38% |
| Low-income students who finish | 61% | 37% |
| Students who transfer out | 31% | 36% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,641/yr | $47,393/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Health Professions 16% · Education 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Education 16% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 16% of degrees | Education — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $84,157/yr | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas — $47,240/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,252 | 1,176 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 282 | 8 |
| Average professor pay | $6,790/mo | $7,497/mo |
| Full-time professors | 51% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $50,954 | $39,189 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Abilene, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1957 | 1923 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.2% | 2.1% |
| Men | 40% | 49% |
| Women | 60% | 51% |
| White students | 56% | 44% |
| Black students | 5% | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 29% | 34% |
| Asian students | 1% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Other / not reported | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 36% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 8.6% | 8% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,197/yr | $8,484/yr |
| Endowment | $45.9M | $114.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 604 | 571 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,438/yr | $4,700/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,460/yr | $5,088/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 18 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 352 | 480 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.9M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $9.0M | $4.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.0M | $4.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $76,899 | $52,910 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.