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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $172 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,066 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 2,761.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.8% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Fitchburg State University ($27,760.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Lancaster Bible College ($15,535 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 20.8% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($11,190 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 151.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($17,852 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 10 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Fitchburg State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $6,019 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($16,666 vs. $22,685)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($172 vs. $234)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/