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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | AU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Lancaster Bible College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,363 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or AU?
- Averett University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at AU than Lancaster Bible College ($37,640.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than AU ($21,415 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 1.5% lower than costs at Averett University ($11,190 vs. $11,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 47% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($26,246 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 90 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Lancaster Bible College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at AU (3.07)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than AU (76%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or AU? 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 AU and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Averett University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $8,334 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $25,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/