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Overview |
Linfield | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Linfield | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Linfield | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $172 |
Diversity |
Linfield | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Linfield | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,754 students)
Linfield vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Lancaster Bible College?
- Linfield University is 68.2% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Linfield than Lancaster Bible College ($46,700.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Linfield ($21,415 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 21.5% lower than costs at Linfield University ($11,190 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 66.6% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($29,744 vs. $17,852)
Linfield vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Lancaster Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lancaster Bible College or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 58 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Linfield (88.7%)
Linfield vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or Lancaster Bible College? 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 Lancaster Bible College and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Lancaster Bible College (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $21,500 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $8,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($16,666 vs. $25,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/