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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA Cedarville University UH Liberty University| Lancaster Bible College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | TLU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | TLU | ||
| 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 TLU based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,369 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 20% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at TLU than Lancaster Bible College ($33,300.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than TLU ($21,415 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 1.3% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($11,190 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($23,729 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 3 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Lancaster Bible College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than TLU (91.8%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or TLU? 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 TLU and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is the same as at Texas Lutheran University (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/