Lubbock Christian University vs Holy Names University

Lubbock Christian University (LCU) and Holy Names University (HNU) are two distinct institutions of higher learning that offer unique educational experiences. LCU, a private Christian university in Lubbock, Texas, boasts a 98% acceptance rate and a student body that is predominantly White (73%) and female (61%). On the other hand, HNU, a private Catholic university in Oakland, California, has a more selective admissions process with a 75% acceptance rate and a diverse student body that is 43% White, 26% Hispanic, and 15% Asian. While both universities offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, LCU is known for its strong programs in nursing, business, and education, while HNU excels in nursing, psychology, and social work. With different graduation rates (LCU: 56%, HNU: 63%) and average costs of attendance (LCU: $36,000

	Holy Names University	Lubbock Christian University
Overview
Location	Oakland, California	Lubbock, Texas
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	62.0%	70.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	95.3%	95.2%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $35
SAT range	N/A	940 - 1186
ACT range	N/A	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		37.0%
Students submitting ACT score		38.0%
Total number of applicants	703	893
Total number of admissions given out	670	850
Admitted students who chose to enroll	98	310
Yield rate	14.6%	36.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$64,043	$39,706
Average net price	$21,515	$24,079
Tuition	$40,368	$24,700
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,226 Meal plan: $6,768	$7,130
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $33,511	97.0% Average amount $14,001
Students receiving federal student loan	75.0% Average amount $5,485	90.0% Average amount $5,011
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	13.0% Average amount $13,669

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	596 Men 33.4% Women 66.6%	1,393 Men 36.8% Women 63.2%
Graduate students	419 Men 25.5% Women 74.5%	268 Men 18.7% Women 81.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.2%	2.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	440	604
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Psychology Education Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	58.0%	42.9%
Dropout rate	21.9%	25.8%
Transferred out	3.4%	29.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $131,135 Year 2: $137,605 Year 3: $146,003 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $90,368 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $109,835 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,070 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $48,788 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,636 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,927 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,305 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,840 Year 2: $36,141 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $94,092 Year 2: $80,779 Year 3: $84,377 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,681 Year 2: $68,858 Year 3: $70,520 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,673 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $54,899 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,510 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $52,504 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $34,816 Year 2: $42,235 Year 3: $39,456 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,170 Year 2: $35,559 Year 3: $37,337 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,498 Year 2: $24,615 Year 3: $27,600 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,848 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,771 Year 3: N/A Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,367 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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