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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD ISU| Lancaster Bible College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | CSU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Lancaster Bible College | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at CSU than Lancaster Bible College ($29,490.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Lancaster Bible College ($17,536 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 0.5% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($11,190 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 48% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($26,417 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 27 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming CSU 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 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than CSU (86.8%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or CSU? 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 CSU and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Charleston Southern University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/