Lancaster Bible College vs Union University

Lancaster Bible College and Union University, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Lancaster Bible College, rooted in Christian values, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on faith-based education. Union University, on the other hand, prides itself on its liberal arts foundation and strong academic reputation. While both universities offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, Lancaster Bible College excels in Bible and Ministry studies, while Union University shines in Nursing, Business, and Education. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including acceptance rates, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Lancaster Bible College	Union University
Overview
Location	Lancaster, Pennsylvania	Jackson, Tennessee
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	80.0%	87.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.0%	52.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $40	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $25
SAT range	1010 - 1210	1120 - 1330
ACT range	20 - 26	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	79.0%	14.0%
Students submitting ACT score	8.0%	86.0%
Total number of applicants	275	2,660
Total number of admissions given out	264	1,407
Admitted students who chose to enroll	152	355
Yield rate	57.6%	25.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$37,720	$57,160
Average net price	$22,700	$27,660
Tuition	$26,690	$34,320
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,364 Meal plan: $4,840	Room/dormitory: $8,250 Meal plan: $3,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $15,192	99.0% Average amount $27,090
Students receiving federal student loan	70.0% Average amount $5,172	48.0% Average amount $5,366
Students taking out private loans	18.0% Average amount $10,932	6.0% Average amount $10,345

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,545 Men 46.9% Women 53.1%	1,993 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%
Graduate students	422 Men 54.3% Women 45.7%	937 Men 29.5% Women 70.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	31.1%	N/A
International students	0.0%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	450	1,288
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia New Jersey New York	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Communication and Journalism	Health Professions Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	61.6%	68.3%
Dropout rate	23.2%	8.5%
Transferred out	12.4%	22.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,084 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $30,578 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $29,238 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,628 Year 2: $24,615 Year 3: $22,010 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,032 Year 2: $27,295 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,327 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A Bible/Biblical Studies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $13,104 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,477 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,969 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,291 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $110,140 Year 2: $120,955 Year 3: $125,017 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,963 Year 2: $90,412 Year 3: $90,742 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,081 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $76,100 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $73,416 Year 2: $70,680 Year 3: $68,907 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,095 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $58,445 Educational Administration and Supervision (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $56,930 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $57,493 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,028 Year 2: $44,590 Year 3: $47,722 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,732 Year 2: $47,191 Year 3: $47,278 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,103 Year 2: $43,674 Year 3: $45,420 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,212 Year 2: $39,693 Year 3: $41,241

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