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Overview |
Allegheny College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1070/1273 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny 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
- Allegheny College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,231 students vs. 1,063 students)
Allegheny College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Lycoming College?
- Allegheny College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Lycoming College for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $46,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Allegheny College than Lycoming College ($54,300.00 vs. $46,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Allegheny College ($20,733 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 5.9% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($13,796 vs. $14,612)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 4.8% larger than aid received Lycoming College ($42,682 vs. $40,733)
Allegheny College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny 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 Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Lycoming College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $48,800)
- Lycoming College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Lycoming College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/