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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC USJ UHart Bryant University| Eastern Connecticut State University | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $29,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $29,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $11,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $22,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $17,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 395 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 47.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
ECSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $172 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 20% |
Students |
ECSU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 32% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,455 students)
ECSU vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 350% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($29,990.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($29,990.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Lancaster Bible College ($21,205 vs. $22,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 48.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,640 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Eastern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 80.8% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,839 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is the same as at Lancaster Bible College (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State 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 $6,334 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $23,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($172 vs. $237)
- More ECSU 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/