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IWU Franklin College of Indiana BSU Hanover College Cedarville University IUPUI Liberty University| Anderson University | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
Anderson University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Lancaster Bible College?
- Anderson University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Anderson University than Lancaster Bible College ($33,070.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Anderson University ($21,415 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 2.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,190 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 49.2% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($26,629 vs. $17,852)
Anderson University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Lancaster Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lancaster Bible College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 47 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Lancaster Bible College? 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 Lancaster Bible College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Lancaster Bible College (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/