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Overview |
Kent State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $172 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Kent State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,066 students)
Kent State vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 125.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Kent State University at Kent ($27,760.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Lancaster Bible College ($19,046 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 13.3% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,190 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 87.1% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($17,852 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent 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 Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 64 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Lancaster Bible College (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn on average $5,400 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $9,159 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($16,666 vs. $25,825)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($172 vs. $267)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/