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Overview |
Lycoming College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Castleton State 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
- Castleton State College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Castleton State College?
- Lycoming College is 276.5% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Lycoming College than Castleton State College ($44,544.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Lycoming College ($16,791 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 14.4% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,404 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 226.8% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($42,509 vs. $13,007)
Lycoming College vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 75 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Castleton State College (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/