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Overview |
Benedictine University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,989 | 2,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $29,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $29,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,570 | $22,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,484 | $17,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 395 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 47.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Benedictine University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $172 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 20% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,989 students vs. 2,455 students)
Benedictine University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Lancaster Bible College?
- Benedictine University is 9% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Benedictine University than Lancaster Bible College ($32,700.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Benedictine University ($22,872 vs. $24,570)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 13.4% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($10,266 vs. $11,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Benedictine University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($21,484 vs. $17,839)
Benedictine University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Benedictine University (77.2%)
Benedictine University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is the same as at Lancaster Bible College (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $5,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $22,300)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($172 vs. $230)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/