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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Ship | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Ship?
- Lancaster Bible College is 190.1% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.3% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,760.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Ship ($21,415 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 3.1% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,190 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 135.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($17,852 vs. $7,593)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 24 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Lancaster Bible College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Ship (87.8%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Ship? 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 Ship and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Lancaster Bible College (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $12,300 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $8,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($16,666 vs. $25,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/