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Overview |
Curry College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Curry College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $172 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 20% |
Students |
Curry College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 2,052 students)
Curry College vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Lancaster Bible College?
- Curry College is 52.9% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Curry College than Lancaster Bible College ($42,440.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Curry College ($21,415 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 52.2% lower than costs at Curry College ($11,190 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 64.7% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($29,402 vs. $17,852)
Curry College vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College 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 Curry College .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 62 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming Lancaster Bible College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Curry College (87.5%)
Curry College vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Curry College (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $9,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $26,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($172 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/