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Overview |
Arcadia | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 2,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $29,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $29,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $11,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $22,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $17,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 395 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 47.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Arcadia | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Arcadia | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 2,455 students)
Arcadia vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Lancaster Bible College?
- Arcadia University is 58.7% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at Arcadia than Lancaster Bible College ($47,590.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Arcadia ($22,872 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 39.6% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($11,640 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 91.9% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($34,234 vs. $17,839)
Arcadia vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia 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 Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 101 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
Arcadia vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Lancaster Bible College (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia 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/