| DBU vs. LCU |
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|---|---|---|
#231 in National Universities #20 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #48 in Federal Region VI Universities #44 in Texas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,190 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$28,540 |
| expensive$25,862 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,340 |
| More$17,954 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$15,390 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,105 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,070 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier88.84% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.10% |
| Lower11.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.90% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,124 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,595 |
| Larger2,785 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,313 |
| Larger1,339 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller282 |
| Larger836 | Online Student Population | Smaller159 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| Lower4% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher31% |
| Lower64% | Retention Rate | Higher70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,447) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 604) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,777) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 147 | Number of faculty | 162 |
| Higher$76,380 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$61,298 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.