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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $172 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
CCSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,066 students)
CCSU vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 329.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Central Connecticut State University ($27,760.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Lancaster Bible College ($17,088 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 11.4% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,190 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 187.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($17,852 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU 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 CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 8 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Central Connecticut State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $5,834 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $22,500)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($172 vs. $232)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/