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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | CNU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 5% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or CNU?
- Lancaster Bible College is 196.1% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Christopher Newport University ($27,760.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than CNU ($21,415 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 7.1% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,190 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 122.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($17,852 vs. $8,022)
Lancaster Bible College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 152 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than CNU (85.4%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or CNU? 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 CNU and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Lancaster Bible College (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $8,334 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $25,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/