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Wilkes Franciscan Nova Moravian College FGCU UT Kutztown University of Pennsylvania BAC Susquahanna Florida Southern Penn State Flagler| Lycoming College | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lycoming College | AMU | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Lycoming College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Lycoming College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or AMU?
- Lycoming College is 77% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Lycoming College than Ave Maria University ($44,544.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than AMU ($19,697 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 5.8% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($13,402 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 99.2% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($42,509 vs. $21,341)
Lycoming College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 64 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming AMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than AMU (44.2%)
Lycoming College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or AMU? 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 AMU and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Ave Maria University (70% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/