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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 2,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,656 | $29,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,656 | $29,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $11,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,457 | $22,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,071 | $17,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,956 | 395 | ||
| Admitted | 2,691 | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 47.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Wittenberg University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,455 students vs. 1,333 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Lancaster Bible College?
- Wittenberg University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Wittenberg University than Lancaster Bible College ($43,656.00 vs. $29,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Lancaster Bible College ($21,457 vs. $22,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 0.7% lower than costs at Lancaster Bible College ($11,562 vs. $11,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Lancaster Bible College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 96.6% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($35,071 vs. $17,839)
Wittenberg University vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Wittenberg University (91%)
Wittenberg University vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Lancaster Bible College (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/