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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 |
University of Mount Union | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 1,059 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 33.4% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Lycoming College than University of Mount Union ($44,544.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than University of Mount Union ($19,697 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 26.7% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,200 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 89.3% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($42,509 vs. $22,459)
University of Mount Union vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 44 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
University of Mount Union vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union 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 University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than University of Mount Union (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $600 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $48,200)
- Lycoming College and University of Mount Union graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lycoming College and University of Mount Union graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/