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Overview |
Lycoming College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Lycoming College is 189.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at Lycoming College than Penn State Harrisburg ($44,544.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Penn State Harrisburg ($19,697 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 5.6% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($14,186 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 378.6% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($42,509 vs. $8,882)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 9 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,800)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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/