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Overview |
Salem State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $172 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Salem State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,066 students)
Salem State University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 2,950.5% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.8% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Salem State University ($27,760.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Lancaster Bible College ($19,277 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 33.6% lower than costs at Salem State University ($11,190 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 108.5% larger than aid received Salem State University ($17,852 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State 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 Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Salem State University (92.7%)
Salem State University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State 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 Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Salem State University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $7,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $24,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($172 vs. $248)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/