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Lubbock, TX · Fort Worth, TX
| Lubbock Christian University | Texas Wesleyan University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,456/yr | $24,066/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,018/yr | $21,812/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,948 | $23,125 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,468/yr | $22,876/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,767/yr | $25,687/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,906/yr | $27,699/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,305/yr | $31,090/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $222/mo | $245/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,100/yr | $13,534/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,100/yr | $17,865/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,840/yr | $4,358/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $41,944/yr | $57,451/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $28,540/yr | $39,582/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $28,540/yr | $39,582/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 34% | 45% |
| Students taking federal loans | 69% | 38% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 73% | 69% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 950–1190 | 1020–1100 |
| SAT average | 1100 | 1070 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–27 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–26 · Math 17–26 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,764 | 4,725 |
| Students accepted | 1,291 | 2,948 |
| Students who enrolled | 284 | 493 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 30% | 7% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 24% | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| 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 | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 51% | 32% |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | 61% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,787/yr | $54,053/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $34,949–$81,706 | $31,559–$68,156 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 42% |
| White students graduating | 58% | 34% |
| Black students graduating | 25% | 26% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 38% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,464/yr | $44,773/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 36% | 24% |
| Pell students who graduate | 30% | 31% |
| First-gen students who finish | 57% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 61% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | 31% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,641/yr | $49,274/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Health Professions 16% · Education 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 37% · Education 8% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 37% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 16% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $84,157/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $203,601/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,252 | 1,741 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 282 | 691 |
| Average professor pay | $6,790/mo | $8,367/mo |
| Full-time professors | 51% | 41% |
| 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 | $27,493 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Fort Worth, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1957 | 1890 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.2% | 7.5% |
| Men | 40% | 46% |
| Women | 60% | 54% |
| White students | 56% | 28% |
| Black students | 5% | 22% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 29% | 35% |
| Asian students | 1% | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 4% |
| Other / not reported | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 36% | 48% |
| Part-time students | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.6% | 12% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,197/yr | $9,615/yr |
| Endowment | $45.9M | $78.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 604 | 523 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,438/yr | $5,462/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,460/yr | $5,953/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by 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 | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 352 | 501 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.9M | $4.1M |
| Athletics budget | $9.0M | $8.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.0M | $8.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $76,899 | $23,948 |
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.