Lancaster Bible College vs Westmont College

Lancaster Bible College and Westmont College, both esteemed Christian liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Lancaster Bible College, nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Westmont College, located in the picturesque Santa Barbara, California, attracts a diverse student body, with a higher percentage of international students. While Lancaster Bible College excels in preparing students for careers in ministry and Christian leadership, Westmont College offers a broader range of popular majors, including pre-professional programs like pre-med and pre-law. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more key differences between these two exceptional institutions and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Lancaster Bible College	Westmont College
Overview
Location	Lancaster, Pennsylvania	Santa Barbara, California
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	80.0%	85.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.0%	79.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $40
SAT range	1010 - 1210	1160 - 1460
ACT range	20 - 26	26 - 31
Students submitting SAT score	79.0%	18.0%
Students submitting ACT score	8.0%	12.0%
Total number of applicants	275	2,344
Total number of admissions given out	264	1,851
Admitted students who chose to enroll	152	333
Yield rate	57.6%	18.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$37,720	$61,110
Average net price	$22,700	$33,554
Tuition	$26,690	$47,450
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,364 Meal plan: $4,840	Room/dormitory: $9,400 Meal plan: $5,970
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 $32,308
Students receiving federal student loan	70.0% Average amount $5,172	50.0% Average amount $5,052
Students taking out private loans	18.0% Average amount $10,932	25.0% Average amount $4,810

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,545 Men 46.9% Women 53.1%	1,238 Men 39.5% Women 60.5%
Graduate students	422 Men 54.3% Women 45.7%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	31.1%	31.1%
International students	0.0%	1.9%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	450	1,207
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	California Washington Oregon Colorado Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Communication and Journalism	Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Physical Science Philosophy and Religious Studies
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	61.6%	73.4%
Dropout rate	23.2%	26.6%
Transferred out	12.4%	N/A
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	Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,792 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $66,978 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,638 Year 2: $40,402 Year 3: $40,054 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,114 Year 2: $24,808 Year 3: $34,035 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,823 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,883 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,121 Year 2: $22,192 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,369 Year 2: $25,596 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: N/A

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