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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | W&J | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | W&J | ||
| 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
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,151 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 78.7% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.7% higher at W&J than Lancaster Bible College ($49,612.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than W&J ($21,415 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 20.9% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,190 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 118.3% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($38,963 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Lancaster Bible College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than W&J (88.1%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or W&J? 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 W&J and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Lancaster Bible College (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $22,000 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/