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Old Dominion BC Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg CNU Cedarville University McDaniel College SU Wingate University Randolph-Macon| Lancaster Bible College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | VWC | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 6% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,538 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 29.7% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at VWC than Lancaster Bible College ($36,010.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than VWC ($21,415 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 1.1% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($11,070 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 54.4% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($27,568 vs. $17,852)
Lancaster Bible College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 21 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming VWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than VWC (81.4%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or VWC? 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 VWC and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/