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Overview |
Gannon University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gannon University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Gannon University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,066 students)
Gannon University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Lancaster Bible College?
- Gannon University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Gannon University than Lancaster Bible College ($35,620.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Gannon University ($21,415 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 37.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,190 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($26,172 vs. $17,852)
Gannon University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon 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 Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 32 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon 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 Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Lancaster Bible College (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/