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Overview |
Arcadia | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 |
Arcadia | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Arcadia | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,059 students)
Arcadia vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Lycoming College?
- Arcadia University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Lycoming College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $44,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Arcadia than Lycoming College ($46,430.00 vs. $44,544.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Arcadia ($19,697 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 3.4% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($13,720 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 37.4% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($42,509 vs. $30,934)
Arcadia vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 70 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Arcadia vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Arcadia University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,400)
- Lycoming College and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lycoming College and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/