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Overview |
Curry College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,600 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,367 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,376 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,903 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 6,354 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Curry College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,994 students vs. 1,063 students)
Curry College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 7% more expensive to attend than Curry College for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Lycoming College than Curry College ($46,720.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Curry College ($20,733 vs. $30,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 20.4% lower than costs at Curry College ($14,612 vs. $17,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Curry College as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 29.8% larger than aid received Curry College ($40,733 vs. $31,376)
Curry College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Curry College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 93 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Curry College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Curry College (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $48,800)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Curry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/