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Overview |
Lycoming College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 888 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lycoming College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 888 students)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Lycoming College is 204.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at Lycoming College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($44,544.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Lycoming College ($18,142 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 9.3% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,984 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 330% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($42,509 vs. $9,886)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 15 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,800)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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/