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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | BC | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,421 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at BC than Lancaster Bible College ($38,800.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Lancaster Bible College ($19,332 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 23.6% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,190 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 91.3% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($34,142 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 31 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman BC 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 BC (90.4%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or BC? 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 BC and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Lancaster Bible College (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/