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Overview |
Central College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 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 |
Central College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Central College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Central College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Central College | 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 Central College based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 40.2% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Central College ($27,760.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Central College ($21,415 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 3% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($10,860 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 62.3% larger than aid received Central College ($17,852 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 65 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Lancaster Bible College (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/