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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Penn State Abington?
- Lancaster Bible College is 89% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Penn State Abington ($27,760.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Lancaster Bible College ($20,460 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 4.6% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($10,694 vs. $11,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 86.2% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($17,852 vs. $9,589)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 28 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Penn State Abington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Penn State Abington (93.4%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Penn State Abington? 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 Abington and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Penn State Abington (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington 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 Abington graduates. ($16,666 vs. $26,818)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($172 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington 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/