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Overview |
Anderson University | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
Anderson University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Anderson University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,059 students)
Anderson University vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 34.7% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Lycoming College than Anderson University ($44,544.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Anderson University ($19,697 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 24.2% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,420 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 59.6% larger than aid received Anderson University ($42,509 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 16 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Anderson University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $40,400)
- Lycoming College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lycoming College and Anderson University 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 Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/