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Overview |
Central College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 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 |
Central College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Central College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Central College | 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
- Central College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 1,059 students)
Central College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 125% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125% higher at Lycoming College than Central College ($44,544.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Central College ($19,697 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 30.6% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($10,860 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 286.5% larger than aid received Central College ($42,509 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 34 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Central College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Central College (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $800 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $48,000)
- Lycoming College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lycoming College and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/