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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 6% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
| 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
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 60.5% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at Lycoming College than Lancaster Bible College ($44,544.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Lancaster Bible College ($19,697 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 26.8% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,190 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 138.1% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($42,509 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 31 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College 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 (97.2%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Lancaster Bible College (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/