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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
St. Ambrose University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 38% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,059 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 29.9% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Lycoming College than Saint Ambrose University ($44,544.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than St. Ambrose University ($19,697 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 18.3% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,988 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 66.9% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($42,509 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 16 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Saint Ambrose University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $500 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/