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Overview |
PennWest California | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1053/1238 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
PennWest California | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,059 students)
PennWest California vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 477.3% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284.9% higher at Lycoming College than PennWest California ($44,544.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 36.2% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($10,416 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($42,509 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 112 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California 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 PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than PennWest California (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $6,300 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California 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/