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Overview |
Cottey College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Cottey College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 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 |
Cottey College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Cottey College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cottey 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
- Lycoming College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 90.8% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at Lycoming College than Cottey College ($44,544.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Lycoming College ($17,123 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 64.6% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($8,620 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 145.6% larger than aid received Cottey College ($42,509 vs. $17,308)
Cottey College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 15 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Cottey College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Cottey College (73%)
Cottey College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey 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 Cottey College.
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/