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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Lancaster Bible College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Longwood University?
- Lancaster Bible College is 217.1% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Longwood University ($27,760.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Longwood University ($21,415 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 28% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,190 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 72.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($17,852 vs. $10,332)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 18 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Lancaster Bible College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Lancaster Bible College (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $8,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $25,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University 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/