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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Lancaster Bible College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Mason | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,455 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,990 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,990 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,640 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,872 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,839 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 395 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 376 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.6% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/23 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $204 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 5% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 2,455 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Mason?
- Lancaster Bible College is 197.1% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($29,990.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Mason than Lancaster Bible College ($35,677.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Lancaster Bible College ($18,900 vs. $22,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 30.2% lower than costs at George Mason University ($11,640 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than George Mason University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 57.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($17,839 vs. $11,311)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 150 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Mason students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Mason (88.8%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Mason? 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 Mason and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Lancaster Bible College (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $27,000 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $3,084 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($16,666 vs. $19,750)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($172 vs. $204)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/