Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ISU Central College Cedarville University Wartburg College UNI Coe College Liberty University| Simpson College | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Simpson College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 2,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | lbc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Simpson College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,306 | $29,990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,306 | $29,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,088 | $11,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,637 | $22,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,240 | $17,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,646 | 395 | ||
| Admitted | 1,463 | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 47.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Simpson College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Simpson College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | 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 Simpson College based on total student enrollment (2,455 students vs. 1,163 students)
Simpson College vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Lancaster Bible College?
- Simpson College is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($45,306.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Simpson College than Lancaster Bible College ($45,306.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Simpson College ($22,872 vs. $23,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 15.4% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($10,088 vs. $11,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 97.5% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($35,240 vs. $17,839)
Simpson College vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College 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 Simpson College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 101 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Simpson College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Simpson College (88.9%)
Simpson College vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College 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 Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Lancaster Bible College (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/