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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU Kentucky| Ohio University Main Campus | Lycoming College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Ohio University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,059 students)
Ohio University vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 233.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.8% higher at Lycoming College than Ohio University Main Campus ($44,544.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Ohio University ($19,697 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 15% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,336 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 351.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($42,509 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 74 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Ohio University vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/