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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | PC | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $269 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,199 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at PC than Lancaster Bible College ($38,990.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than PC ($21,415 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 1% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($11,190 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 92.6% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($34,379 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 79 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming PC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than PC (59.4%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or PC? 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 PC and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Lancaster Bible College (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $9,442 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($16,666 vs. $26,108)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($172 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/