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Overview |
Lycoming College | SVU | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lycoming College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 1,053 students)
Lycoming College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or SVU?
- Lycoming College is 136.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.2% higher at Lycoming College than Southern Virginia University ($44,544.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than SVU ($19,697 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 55% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($9,150 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 419.2% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($42,509 vs. $8,188)
Lycoming College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 7 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or SVU? 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 SVU and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Southern Virginia University (70% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $8,200 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/