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Wilkes Moravian College WLC Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Susquahanna Penn State Pitt Ursinus College Saint Vincent College WCU Misericordia University Arcadia| Bethany Lutheran College | Lycoming College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BLC | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
BLC | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 38% | ||
Campus |
BLC | 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
- Lycoming College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 57.2% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Lycoming College than Bethany Lutheran College ($44,544.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Lycoming College ($18,525 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 71.5% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($8,270 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 105.3% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($42,509 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 40 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming BLC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC 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 BLC.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $11,500 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/