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Overview |
Utica College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 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 |
Utica College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Utica College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | 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
- Utica College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 1,059 students)
Utica College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 91.9% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.9% higher at Lycoming College than Utica College ($44,544.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Utica College ($19,697 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 12% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,667 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 205% larger than aid received Utica College ($42,509 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Utica College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica 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 Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Utica College (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/