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Overview |
Eastern University | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1053/1238 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Eastern 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 1,059 students)
Eastern University vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Lycoming College than Eastern University ($44,544.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Eastern University ($19,697 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 14.2% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,424 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 66.4% larger than aid received Eastern University ($42,509 vs. $25,542)
Eastern University vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 8 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Eastern University (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/