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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,809 | 2,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $29,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $29,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,060 | $11,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,425 | $22,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,298 | $17,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,779 | 395 | ||
| Admitted | 13,997 | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 47.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1080/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $172 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (10,809 students vs. 2,455 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 119.3% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($29,990.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Lancaster Bible College ($32,436.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Lancaster Bible College ($17,425 vs. $22,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 29.4% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($11,640 vs. $15,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Rutgers University Newark (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 9.5% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($17,839 vs. $16,298)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark 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 Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 27 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Rutgers University-Newark (78.7%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark 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 Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Lancaster Bible College (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $31,300 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $5,549 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($16,666 vs. $22,215)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($172 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Newark 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/