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Overview |
Niagara University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $172 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
Niagara University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | 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
- Niagara University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,066 students)
Niagara University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Lancaster Bible College?
- Niagara University is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Niagara University than Lancaster Bible College ($35,400.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Lancaster Bible College ($18,165 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 13.5% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,190 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 67.5% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($29,898 vs. $17,852)
Niagara University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara 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 Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 34 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
Niagara University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara 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 Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Lancaster Bible College (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $8,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $25,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/