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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 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 |
Franklin Pierce University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 20% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce 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
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Lancaster Bible College?
- Franklin Pierce University is 40.7% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Lancaster Bible College ($39,055.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Franklin Pierce University ($21,415 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 36.7% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($11,190 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 79.6% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($32,056 vs. $17,852)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 60 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Franklin Pierce University (92.7%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Lancaster Bible College (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/