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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Mason VCU William & Mary Old Dominion UVA CNU Kent State| Lancaster Bible College | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | VMI | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,455 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,990 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,990 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,640 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,872 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,839 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 395 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 376 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.6% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (2,455 students vs. 1,560 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or VMI?
- Lancaster Bible College is 197.6% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($29,990.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at VMI than Lancaster Bible College ($40,778.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Lancaster Bible College ($17,229 vs. $22,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 5.9% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($10,990 vs. $11,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Virginia Military Institute (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 29.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($17,839 vs. $13,735)
Lancaster Bible College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 136 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming VMI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than VMI (81.7%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or VMI? 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 VMI and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Lancaster Bible College (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $27,200 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $8,334 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($16,666 vs. $25,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/