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Overview |
Otterbein University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Westerville, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,357 | 2,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otterbein.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otterbein University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,424 | $29,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,424 | $29,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,968 | $11,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,242 | $22,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,535 | $17,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Otterbein University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,498 | 395 | ||
| Admitted | 2,914 | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 47.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1260 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Otterbein University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otterbein University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Otterbein University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 20% |
Students |
Otterbein University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Otterbein 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lancaster Bible College is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,455 students vs. 2,357 students)
Otterbein University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otterbein University or Lancaster Bible College?
- Otterbein University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Otterbein University than Lancaster Bible College ($34,424.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Lancaster Bible College ($22,242 vs. $22,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 11.4% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,640 vs. $12,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($25,535 vs. $17,839)
Otterbein University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otterbein 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 Otterbein University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 117 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Otterbein University (83.3%)
Otterbein University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otterbein 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 Otterbein University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Lancaster Bible College (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/