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Overview |
Lycoming College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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
- Waynesburg University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Waynesburg College?
- Lycoming College is 63.2% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at Lycoming College than Waynesburg University ($44,544.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Waynesburg College ($19,697 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 17% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,120 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 143.4% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($42,509 vs. $17,464)
Lycoming College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 15 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Waynesburg University (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $100 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,800)
- Waynesburg University and Lycoming College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Waynesburg University and Lycoming College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waynesburg College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/