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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan 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
- Roberts Wesleyan College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,573 students vs. 1,059 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 28% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Lycoming College than Roberts Wesleyan College ($44,544.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Roberts Wesleyan College ($19,697 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 20.3% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,792 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 73.6% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($42,509 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067) is 33 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Roberts Wesleyan College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/