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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | SVU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $244 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,053 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or SVU?
- Lancaster Bible College is 47.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Southern Virginia University ($27,760.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than SVU ($21,415 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 22.3% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($9,150 vs. $11,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 118% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($17,852 vs. $8,188)
Lancaster Bible College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 38 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming SVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Lancaster Bible College (97.2%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or SVU? 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 SVU and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Southern Virginia University (49% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $6,988 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $23,654)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($172 vs. $244)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/