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Overview |
Lycoming College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 363 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 363 students)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Lycoming College is 222.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny ($44,544.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Lycoming College ($19,505 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 314% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($42,509 vs. $10,269)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 91 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,800)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny 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/