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Overview |
Youngstown State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 2,066 students)
Youngstown State vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 166.7% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.8% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Youngstown State University ($27,760.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Lancaster Bible College ($11,900 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 11.7% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($10,016 vs. $11,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 133.9% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($17,852 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 22 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Youngstown State University (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Youngstown State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/