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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 22% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at University of Charleston than Lancaster Bible College ($31,400.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Lancaster Bible College ($21,308 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 9.7% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($10,200 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 25.6% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($22,422 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 9 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Lancaster Bible College (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $10,300 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $3,834 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Charleston graduates. ($16,666 vs. $20,500)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Charleston graduates. ($172 vs. $211)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/