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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| 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
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,196 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Penn State Brandywine?
- Lancaster Bible College is 89.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Penn State Brandywine ($27,760.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Penn State Brandywine ($21,415 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 24.5% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($11,190 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 85.2% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($17,852 vs. $9,638)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 34 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Penn State Brandywine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Penn State Brandywine (96.2%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Penn State Brandywine (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($16,666 vs. $26,818)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($172 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine 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/