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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | WVU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $248 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or WVU?
- Lancaster Bible College is 196.6% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Lancaster Bible College than West Virginia University ($27,760.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Lancaster Bible College ($12,202 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 3.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,190 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 52.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($17,852 vs. $11,685)
Lancaster Bible College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 75 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming WVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than WVU (88.4%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or WVU? 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 WVU and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Lancaster Bible College (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $7,335 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $24,001)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($172 vs. $248)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/