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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $248 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,481 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Lancaster Bible College is 253.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Lancaster Bible College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($27,760.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Lancaster Bible College ($9,529 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 4.3% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,190 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 102.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($17,852 vs. $8,830)
Lancaster Bible College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Lancaster Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 21 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Lancaster Bible College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Lancaster Bible College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (49% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $15,700 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $7,335 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($16,666 vs. $24,001)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($172 vs. $248)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/