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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Marywood | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 8% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Marywood | ||
| 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
- Marywood University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Marywood than Lancaster Bible College ($36,430.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Marywood ($21,415 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 31.3% lower than costs at Marywood University ($11,190 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 59.1% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($28,401 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 22 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Lancaster Bible College (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Marywood University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/