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Overview |
Cedarville University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 |
Cedarville University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $172 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,066 students)
Cedarville University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Lancaster Bible College?
- Cedarville University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Cedarville University than Lancaster Bible College ($34,498.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Cedarville University ($21,415 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 33.2% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($8,400 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 10% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($19,637 vs. $17,852)
Cedarville University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville 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 Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 166 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Lancaster Bible College (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $5,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $22,500)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($172 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/