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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona Cedarville University Ithaca College UConn| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Lancaster Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 |
Alfred State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $172 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,066 students)
Alfred State College vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 292.6% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at Lancaster Bible College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($27,760.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Lancaster Bible College ($17,262 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 21.7% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,190 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 102.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($17,852 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State 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 Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 13 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State 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 Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Lancaster Bible College (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $7,200 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $34,900)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $1,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Lancaster Bible College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $16,666)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Lancaster Bible College graduates. ($153 vs. $172)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/