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Overview |
KSC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $172 |
Diversity |
KSC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
KSC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 32% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,066 students)
KSC vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 136.2% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Keene State College ($27,760.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Lancaster Bible College ($19,546 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 20.9% lower than costs at Keene State College ($11,190 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 77% larger than aid received Keene State College ($17,852 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC 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 KSC .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 12 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at KSC (3.1)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than KSC (89.5%)
KSC vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Lancaster Bible College (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $9,629 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($16,666 vs. $26,295)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($172 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/