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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Lancaster Bible College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | SU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 13% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at SU than Lancaster Bible College ($33,790.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than SU ($21,415 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 0.4% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($11,190 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 31.5% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($23,467 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 2 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than SU (80.4%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or SU? 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 SU and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Shenandoah University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $8,334 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $25,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/