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Overview |
Linfield | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Linfield | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1053/1238 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Linfield | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Linfield | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Linfield | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | 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
- Linfield University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 1,059 students)
Linfield vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Lycoming College?
- Linfield University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Lycoming College for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $44,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Linfield than Lycoming College ($46,700.00 vs. $44,544.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Linfield ($19,697 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Linfield University are 4.3% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($13,600 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 42.9% larger than aid received Linfield University ($42,509 vs. $29,744)
Linfield vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 27 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Linfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Linfield vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield 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 Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Lycoming College (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $48,800)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Linfield 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/