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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Randolph-Macon St. Mary's Roanoke College| Lancaster Bible College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,455 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,990 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,990 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,640 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,872 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,839 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 395 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 376 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/23 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 6% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 2,455 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Mary Washington College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 235.5% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($29,990.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Lancaster Bible College than University of Mary Washington ($29,990.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Lancaster Bible College ($21,615 vs. $22,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 20.6% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,640 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than University of Mary Washington (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 100.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($17,839 vs. $8,901)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 107 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Mary Washington College (86.3%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Lancaster Bible College (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $20,600 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $4,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $21,500)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($172 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/