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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $172 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 2,066 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Lancaster Bible College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 59.7% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Lancaster Bible College ($44,330.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Mount St. Mary's University ($21,415 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 28% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,190 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 102.5% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($36,155 vs. $17,852)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 10 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Lancaster Bible College (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $9,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $26,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($172 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/