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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $325 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 6% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,824 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lancaster Bible College is 227.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.3% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($27,760.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Lancaster Bible College ($15,502 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 6.3% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($10,530 vs. $11,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 40.5% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($17,852 vs. $12,708)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 170 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Lancaster Bible College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania earn on average $200 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $14,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($16,666 vs. $31,500)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($172 vs. $325)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/