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Overview |
Howard | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 |
Howard | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Howard | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Howard | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,066 students)
Howard vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Lancaster Bible College?
- Howard University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Howard than Lancaster Bible College ($30,584.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Howard ($21,415 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 41.9% lower than costs at Howard University ($11,190 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($20,063 vs. $17,852)
Howard vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 102 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Howard students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Lancaster Bible College (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/