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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Seton Hill University Cedarville University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Hood Liberty University| Chatham University | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chatham | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 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 |
Chatham | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $172 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
Chatham | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | 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
- Chatham University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 2,066 students)
Chatham vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Lancaster Bible College?
- Chatham University is 46.3% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Chatham than Lancaster Bible College ($40,625.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Chatham ($21,415 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 13.7% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,190 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 53.1% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($27,330 vs. $17,852)
Chatham vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham 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 Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham 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 Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Lancaster Bible College (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Chatham University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $3,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Chatham graduates. ($16,666 vs. $20,500)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Chatham graduates. ($172 vs. $211)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/