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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $249 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 31% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Liberty University?
- Lancaster Bible College is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Liberty University ($27,760.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Liberty University ($21,415 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 10.4% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,190 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 43.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($17,852 vs. $12,471)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 67 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Lancaster Bible College (97.2%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Liberty University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Liberty University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $24,166)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($172 vs. $249)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/