UE vs. Lycoming College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Evansville in Evansville, IN with Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Evansville is larger than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,114 students vs. 1,012 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Evansville is located in Evansville, IN (Midsize City setting); Lycoming College is in Williamsport, PA (Small City setting).
• University of Evansville is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Lycoming College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Evansville 10:1; Lycoming College 10:1.

UE vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UE or Lycoming College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Lycoming College ($18,773 vs. $20,492).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 2.6% lower than at University of Evansville ($14,612 vs. $15,000).
• Lycoming College is 13.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than UE (about $5,857 more per year; $50,029.00 vs. $44,172.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 13.3% higher at Lycoming College than at University of Evansville (about $5,857 more per year; $50,029.00 vs. $44,172.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at University of Evansville as at Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 11% larger than aid received by University of Evansville students ($43,470 vs. $39,167).

UE vs. Lycoming College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UE or Lycoming College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Lycoming College and UE.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Lycoming College (1190) is 20 points higher than at UE (1170).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Evansville 1045/1300; Lycoming College 1080/1300.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Evansville 21/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UE - Test-free; Lycoming College - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lycoming College (3.57).
• UE has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Lycoming College (74.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.6% at UE vs. 12.5% at Lycoming College.

UE vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UE and Lycoming College? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Lycoming College's six-year graduation rate (70%) is higher than University of Evansville's (62%).
• Graduates from Lycoming College earn a median of about $2,800 more per year than UE graduates about ten years after starting college ($48,800 vs. $46,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Lycoming College and UE graduates have the same median loan debt ($27,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Lycoming College and UE graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($279 vs. $279).
• More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.