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Overview |
University of Akron | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 |
University of Akron | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $172 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
University of Akron | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 2,066 students)
University of Akron vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 174.9% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.8% higher at Lancaster Bible College than University of Akron Main Campus ($27,760.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Lancaster Bible College ($14,667 vs. $21,415)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 10.9% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,190 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 109.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($17,852 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron 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 of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 46 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron 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 of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $5,200 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $8,834 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($16,666 vs. $25,500)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($172 vs. $263)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/