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Overview |
Lycoming College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1113/1298 | ||
| 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 | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Hollins 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 Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 803 students)
Lycoming College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Hollins College?
- Lycoming College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Lycoming College than Hollins University ($44,544.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Hollins College ($19,697 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 5.5% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,186 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 19.3% larger than aid received Hollins University ($42,509 vs. $35,635)
Lycoming College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 90 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Lycoming College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Hollins 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 Hollins College and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Hollins University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Lycoming College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Lycoming College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/