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Overview |
Lycoming College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 522 students)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Penn State Beaver?
- Lycoming College is 222.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at Lycoming College than Penn State Beaver ($44,544.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Lycoming College ($18,113 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 15.8% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,254 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Penn State Beaver (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 358.4% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($42,509 vs. $9,274)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 35 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Penn State Beaver (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,800)
- Penn State Beaver students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Beaver graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/