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UMBC TU Maryland Mason Salisbury Mary Washington College Mount St. Mary's University Frostburg State University McDaniel College UD Elon UNC Charlotte| St Mary's College of Maryland | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $29,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $29,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,672 | $11,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,679 | $22,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,016 | $17,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,109 | 395 | ||
| Admitted | 2,344 | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 47.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $172 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | 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 St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (2,455 students vs. 1,587 students)
St. Mary's vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 147.5% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($29,990.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Lancaster Bible College than St Mary's College of Maryland ($29,990.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Mary's College of Maryland than Lancaster Bible College ($20,679 vs. $22,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 26% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($11,640 vs. $14,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than St Mary's College of Maryland (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 61.9% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($17,839 vs. $11,016)
St. Mary's vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 142 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than St. Mary's (75.4%)
St. Mary's vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Lancaster Bible College (79% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $16,600 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $3,704 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's graduates. ($16,666 vs. $20,370)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's graduates. ($172 vs. $210)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/