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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University Cedarville University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College Liberty University| Western Connecticut State University | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $172 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
WestConn | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 32% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,066 students)
WestConn vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 329.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Western Connecticut State University ($27,760.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Lancaster Bible College ($15,862 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 30.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,190 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 97.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($17,852 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn 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 (97.2%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $8,334 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($16,666 vs. $25,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/