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Overview |
McKendree University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 2,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $29,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $29,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $11,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $22,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $17,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 395 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 47.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 21/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1080/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $172 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 20% |
Students |
McKendree University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 32% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| 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
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,455 students vs. 2,075 students)
McKendree University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Lancaster Bible College?
- McKendree University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($32,660.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at McKendree University than Lancaster Bible College ($32,660.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than McKendree University ($22,872 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 5.4% lower than costs at McKendree University ($11,640 vs. $12,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than McKendree University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($22,269 vs. $17,839)
McKendree University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University 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 McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at McKendree University (1006) is 3 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming McKendree University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University 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 McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Lancaster Bible College (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $6,584 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $23,250)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($172 vs. $240)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/