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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Penn State?
- Lancaster Bible College is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Penn State than Lancaster Bible College ($35,946.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Penn State ($21,415 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 13.9% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($11,190 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 77.3% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($17,852 vs. $10,066)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 199 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Lancaster Bible College (87% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $20,400 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($16,666 vs. $26,818)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($172 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/