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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | 2,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | $29,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | $29,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | $11,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | $22,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | $17,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,628 | 395 | ||
| Admitted | 10,764 | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 47.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $172 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | 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
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 2,455 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Lancaster Bible College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 89.2% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($29,990.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Lancaster Bible College ($34,676.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Lancaster Bible College ($17,624 vs. $22,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 32.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Lowell ($11,640 vs. $15,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than University of Massachusetts Lowell (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 41.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($17,839 vs. $12,647)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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 Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 194 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (85.2%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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 Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is higher than Lancaster Bible College (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $20,400 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $8,334 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($16,666 vs. $25,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/