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Overview |
Springfield College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $172 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Springfield College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,066 students)
Springfield College vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Lancaster Bible College?
- Springfield College is 48.2% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at Springfield College than Lancaster Bible College ($41,128.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Springfield College ($21,415 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 22.6% lower than costs at Springfield College ($11,190 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 59% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($28,376 vs. $17,852)
Springfield College vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College 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 Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 39 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College 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 Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Lancaster Bible College (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $7,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $24,500)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($172 vs. $253)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/