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UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Nova Southeastern University UCF Flagler Eckerd College ISU Wesleyan College Hawaii Pacific University| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $172 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | 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
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,066 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or Lancaster Bible College?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than Lancaster Bible College ($34,900.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Palm Beach Atlantic ($21,415 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 4.5% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($11,190 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 27.4% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($22,749 vs. $17,852)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (1065) is 62 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Palm Beach Atlantic students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic (94.7%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than Lancaster Bible College (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn on average $11,400 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $6,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($16,666 vs. $22,704)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($172 vs. $234)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/