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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Lancaster Bible College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,826 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Roanoke College than Lancaster Bible College ($33,510.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Roanoke College ($21,415 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 37.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,190 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 102.6% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($36,176 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 89 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Lancaster Bible College (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/