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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1060/1253 | ||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 6% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Moravian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Moravian University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,533 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 75% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Moravian College than Lancaster Bible College ($48,569.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Moravian College ($21,415 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 33.2% lower than costs at Moravian University ($11,190 vs. $14,904)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as Moravian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 76.6% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($31,527 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Moravian University (1006) is 3 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Lancaster Bible College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman Moravian College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Moravian College (67%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Moravian College? 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 Moravian College and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Lancaster Bible College (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/