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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $172 |
Diversity |
TU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
TU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 32% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,066 students)
TU vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 283.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Towson University ($27,760.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Lancaster Bible College ($14,443 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 21.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,190 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 56.4% larger than aid received Towson University ($17,852 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 78 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Lancaster Bible College (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $18,600 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $1,084 lower median federal student loan debt than TU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $17,750)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than TU graduates. ($172 vs. $183)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/