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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Pitt | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Pitt?
- Lancaster Bible College is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Pitt than Lancaster Bible College ($36,000.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Pitt ($21,415 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 10.5% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,190 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 63.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($17,852 vs. $10,919)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 269 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Lancaster Bible College (79% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $23,100 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($16,666 vs. $26,909)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($172 vs. $278)
- More Pitt 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/