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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,455 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,990 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,990 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,640 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,872 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,839 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 395 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 376 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/23 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1023/1270 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 2,455 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Wilkes than Lancaster Bible College ($40,308.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Wilkes ($22,872 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 37.5% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,640 vs. $16,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 59.8% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($28,507 vs. $17,839)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 50 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Wilkes (91.5%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Lancaster Bible College (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $23,300 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $9,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($16,666 vs. $26,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($172 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes 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/