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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Lancaster Bible College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | VCU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,455 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,990 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,990 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,640 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,872 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,839 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 395 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 376 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $240 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 2,455 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or VCU?
- Lancaster Bible College is 133.4% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($29,990.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at VCU than Lancaster Bible College ($34,744.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Lancaster Bible College ($22,852 vs. $22,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 38.5% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,640 vs. $16,119)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 43.5% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($17,839 vs. $12,433)
Lancaster Bible College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 94 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming VCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than VCU (93.1%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or VCU? 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 VCU and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Lancaster Bible College (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $6,584 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $23,250)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($172 vs. $240)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/