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Overview |
North Park University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 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 |
North Park University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $172 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
North Park University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 32% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 2,066 students)
North Park University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Lancaster Bible College?
- North Park University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at North Park University than Lancaster Bible College ($33,350.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Lancaster Bible College ($19,029 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 10.5% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($10,125 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($22,545 vs. $17,852)
North Park University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park 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 North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 11 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park 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 North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Lancaster Bible College (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $9,584 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $26,250)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($172 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/