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Overview |
Northwestern College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1053/1238 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northwestern College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Lycoming 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
- Northwestern College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,651 students vs. 1,059 students)
Northwestern College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 31% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Lycoming College than Northwestern College ($44,544.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Northwestern College ($19,697 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 39.1% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($10,200 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 91.2% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($42,509 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 107 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.57) as students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Northwestern College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Northwestern College (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $1,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($25,092 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/