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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,366 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Waynesburg College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Waynesburg University ($27,760.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Waynesburg College ($21,415 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 8.3% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($11,190 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 2.2% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($17,852 vs. $17,464)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 16 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Lancaster Bible College (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/