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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 2,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $29,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $29,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $11,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | $22,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $17,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 395 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 47.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 21/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $172 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 2,455 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 324.2% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($29,990.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Lancaster Bible College than SUNY at Albany ($29,990.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Lancaster Bible College ($19,165 vs. $22,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 39% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($11,640 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than SUNY at Albany (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 83% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($17,839 vs. $9,747)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 88 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Lancaster Bible College (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $20,900 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $4,399 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($16,666 vs. $21,065)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($172 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/