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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | JMU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,455 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,990 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,990 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,640 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,872 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,839 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 395 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 376 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.6% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/23 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1170/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $216 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 2,455 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or JMU?
- Lancaster Bible College is 278.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($29,990.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Lancaster Bible College than James Madison University ($29,990.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than JMU ($22,872 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 8.1% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,640 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than James Madison University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 300.3% larger than aid received James Madison University ($17,839 vs. $4,456)
Lancaster Bible College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 131 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming JMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than JMU (76.2%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or JMU? 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 JMU and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Lancaster Bible College (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $25,400 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $4,233 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $20,899)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($172 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/