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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| North Carolina A & T State University | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $172 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
NCAT | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 32% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 2,066 students)
NCAT vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 684.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Lancaster Bible College than North Carolina A & T State University ($27,760.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Lancaster Bible College ($9,189 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 21.9% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($9,179 vs. $11,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 77.1% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($17,852 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College (1003) is 93 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Lancaster Bible College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $12,334 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($16,666 vs. $29,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($172 vs. $299)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/