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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Altoona JMU Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Ohio University UB Penn State Berks City College of New York| Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Lancaster Bible College is 80.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Penn State Harrisburg ($27,760.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Penn State Harrisburg ($21,415 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 33.9% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($11,190 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 101% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($17,852 vs. $8,882)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 40 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Penn State Harrisburg (95.5%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Lancaster Bible College (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($16,666 vs. $26,818)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($172 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/