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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 96.1% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.1% higher at Susquahanna than Lancaster Bible College ($54,440.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Susquahanna ($21,415 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 33.7% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,190 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 129.2% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($40,914 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Lancaster Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Lancaster Bible College (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/