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Overview |
Lycoming College | WVU | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lycoming College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or WVU?
- Lycoming College is 375.9% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Lycoming College than West Virginia University ($44,544.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Lycoming College ($12,202 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 22.1% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,618 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 263.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($42,509 vs. $11,685)
Lycoming College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 44 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or WVU? 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 WVU and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than West Virginia University (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,800)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/