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Overview |
Baker | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baker | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | 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 |
Baker | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $172 |
Diversity |
Baker | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 20% |
Students |
Baker | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Baker | 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
- Baker University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 2,066 students)
Baker vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or Lancaster Bible College?
- Baker University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Baker than Lancaster Bible College ($31,620.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Baker ($21,415 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 18.5% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($9,440 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baker University as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 30.5% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($23,294 vs. $17,852)
Baker vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker 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 Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 45 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Baker students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Baker (91.8%)
Baker vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker 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 Baker.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Lancaster Bible College (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $21,100 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $8,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($16,666 vs. $24,999)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/