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Overview |
Framingham State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $172 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | 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
- Framingham State University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 2,066 students)
Framingham State University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 2,761.9% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.8% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Framingham State University ($27,760.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Lancaster Bible College ($17,715 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 17.6% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($11,190 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Framingham State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 121.2% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($17,852 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State 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 Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 28 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming Framingham State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State 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 Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Lancaster Bible College (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $8,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $24,705)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($172 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/