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Boise State Idaho Cedarville University DUofC University of Portland SPU Liberty University| Northwest Nazarene University | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $172 |
Diversity |
NNU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 20% |
Students |
NNU | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 32% | ||
Campus |
NNU | 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
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,066 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Lancaster Bible College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at NNU than Lancaster Bible College ($35,548.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than NNU ($21,415 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 6.6% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($10,500 vs. $11,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 19.9% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($21,411 vs. $17,852)
NNU vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU 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 NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 53 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming NNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU 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 NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Lancaster Bible College (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $9,334 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($16,666 vs. $26,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($172 vs. $268)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/