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Overview |
Lycoming College | EMU | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lycoming College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lycoming College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | EMU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or EMU?
- Lycoming College is 9.7% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Lycoming College than Eastern Mennonite University ($44,544.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than EMU ($19,697 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 15.9% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,240 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 39.6% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($42,509 vs. $30,460)
Lycoming College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 25 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or EMU? 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 EMU and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $4,900 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/