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Alvernia University Moravian College Immaculata University Cedarville University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple Montclair State University Liberty University| Cedar Crest College | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 |
Cedar Crest College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $172 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Lancaster Bible 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
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Lancaster Bible College?
- Cedar Crest College is 55.1% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Lancaster Bible College ($43,043.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Cedar Crest College ($21,415 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 13.7% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,190 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 81.6% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($32,415 vs. $17,852)
Cedar Crest College vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College 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 Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 35 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College 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 Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Lancaster Bible College (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $11,084 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,750)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($172 vs. $286)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/