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Overview |
FBBC&TS | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Ankeny, IA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 448 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faith.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
FBBC&TS | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,990 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,990 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,540 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,845 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,717 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FBBC&TS | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 286 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 150 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1230 | 1210/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
FBBC&TS | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FBBC&TS | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,829 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $282 |
Diversity |
FBBC&TS | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
FBBC&TS | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 68% | ||
Campus |
FBBC&TS | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lawrence University is larger than than FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 448 students)
FBBC&TS vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FBBC&TS or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 198.3% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.3% higher at Lawrence than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($53,667.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Lawrence ($14,845 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 52.8% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($7,540 vs. $11,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 172.4% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($40,089 vs. $14,717)
FBBC&TS vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FBBC&TS or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or FBBC&TS .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
FBBC&TS vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FBBC&TS or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and FBBC&TS.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (77% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $11,300 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $11,521 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($15,829 vs. $27,350)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($163 vs. $282)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/