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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Lindenwood University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 20% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 45.3% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Lindenwood University ($27,760.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Lancaster Bible College ($18,016 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 9.7% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($10,200 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 12.7% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($17,852 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Lancaster Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lancaster Bible College or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 40 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Lancaster Bible 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 Lancaster Bible College and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Lindenwood University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/