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Overview |
KWC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 |
KWC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $172 |
Diversity |
KWC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 20% |
Students |
KWC | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 32% | ||
Campus |
KWC | 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
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Lancaster Bible College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at KWC than Lancaster Bible College ($30,040.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Lancaster Bible College ($20,735 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 0.1% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($11,175 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 12.2% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($20,036 vs. $17,852)
KWC vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC 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 KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 45 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC 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 KWC.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $6,241 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($16,666 vs. $22,907)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($172 vs. $236)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/