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Overview |
BBC | Lane College | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | lanecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | Lane College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $9,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $9,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $7,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $13,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $10,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
BBC | Lane College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | - | ||
| Admitted | 223 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | Lane College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | Lane College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 12% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $36,464 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $377 |
Diversity |
BBC | Lane College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 88% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BBC | Lane College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 38% | ||
Campus |
BBC | Lane College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lane College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,010 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. Lane College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or Lane College?
- Clarks Summit University is 220.4% more expensive to attend than Lane College for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.4% higher at BBC than Lane College ($29,700.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lane College than BBC ($13,370 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 4.2% lower than costs at Lane College ($7,300 vs. $7,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Lane College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 94.8% larger than aid received Lane College ($19,782 vs. $10,154)
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or Lane College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lane College or BBC .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lane College (2.57)
BBC vs. Lane College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC or Lane 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 Lane College and BBC.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Lane College (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Clarks Summit University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Lane College graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $25,000)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $18,776 lower median federal student loan debt than Lane College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $36,464)
- BBC graduates are paying $195 less per month on federal student loans than Lane College graduates. ($182 vs. $377)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lane College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/