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Overview |
Lycoming College | PC | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Lycoming College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lycoming College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or PC?
- Lycoming College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Lycoming College than Presbyterian College ($44,544.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than PC ($19,697 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 25.5% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,300 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 23.6% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($42,509 vs. $34,379)
Lycoming College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 48 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than PC (59.4%)
Lycoming College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or PC? 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 PC and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Presbyterian College (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $1,100 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/