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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech Texas State UNT SHSU PVAMU| Lancaster Bible College | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | HBU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $249 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at HBU than Lancaster Bible College ($34,250.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Lancaster Bible College ($19,515 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 22.6% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($9,130 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 50.7% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($26,908 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 57 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming HBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than HBU (84.5%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or HBU? 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 HBU and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Houston Baptist University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $24,166)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($172 vs. $249)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU 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/