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Lancaster, PA · Scranton, PA
| Lancaster Bible College | Marywood University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,480/yr | $23,388/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $24,486/yr | $18,941/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $26,186 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $22,017/yr | $21,192/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,904/yr | $21,303/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,034/yr | $24,083/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,957/yr | $28,365/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $278/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,221/yr | $15,800/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,090/yr | $13,928/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $970/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,359/yr | $2,824/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $44,066/yr | $55,582/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $29,990/yr | $41,420/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $29,990/yr | $41,420/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 35% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 49% | 81% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 56% | 61% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1070–1280 | 1060–1250 |
| SAT average | 1180 | 1162 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 18–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 19–27 · Math 17–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 395 | 3,136 |
| Students accepted | 376 | 2,625 |
| Students who enrolled | 179 | 422 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 48% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 32% | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 72% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,096/yr | $55,817/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $25,894–$63,783 | $36,372–$73,929 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 71% | 74% |
| White students graduating | 69% | 74% |
| Black students graduating | 72% | 50% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 61% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 60% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $36,747/yr | $47,000/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 64% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 63% | 49% |
| Pell students who graduate | 53% | 61% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 64% |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | 55% |
| Students who transfer out | 12% | 13% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,133/yr | $51,306/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Theology & Religious Vocations 52% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Education 8% | Health Professions 26% · Architecture 12% · Business, Management & Marketing 10% |
| Most popular program | Theology & Religious Vocations — 52% of degrees | Health Professions — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Architecture — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees | Education — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 5% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $51,101/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $114,737/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 0% | 10% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,569 | 1,784 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 726 | 697 |
| Average professor pay | $5,811/mo | $7,773/mo |
| Full-time professors | 13% | 36% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $44,042 | $66,370 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Scranton, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1933 | 1915 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| Men | 44% | 36% |
| Women | 56% | 64% |
| White students | 64% | 76% |
| Black students | 25% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 1.5% | 13% |
| Asian students | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Other / not reported | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 36% | 30% |
| Part-time students | 37% | 3.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 41% | 6.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,507/yr | $9,607/yr |
| Endowment | $19.4M | $60.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 450 | 865 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,970/yr | $8,600/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,670/yr | $6,500/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 20 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 279 | 378 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $1.9M | $2.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.2M | $2.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $10,263 | $14,087 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.