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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 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 |
Elmhurst College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $172 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst 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
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,066 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Lancaster Bible College?
- Elmhurst College is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Elmhurst College than Lancaster Bible College ($39,862.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Elmhurst College ($21,415 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 0.5% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($11,190 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 55.9% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($27,835 vs. $17,852)
Elmhurst College vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 87 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Lancaster Bible College (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $4,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Elmhurst College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $21,500)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Elmhurst College graduates. ($172 vs. $222)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/