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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | EMU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | EMU | ||
| 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,334 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at EMU than Lancaster Bible College ($40,590.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than EMU ($21,415 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 9.4% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($11,190 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 70.6% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($30,460 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 6 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming EMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Lancaster Bible College (97.2%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or EMU? 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 EMU and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Lancaster Bible College (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $6,784 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $23,450)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($172 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/