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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lycoming College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 125% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125% higher at Lycoming College than Emmaus Bible College ($44,544.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Lycoming College ($15,521 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 56.8% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($9,050 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 186.1% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($42,509 vs. $14,856)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College (1069) is 35 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Emmaus Bible College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Emmaus Bible College (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $17,100 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $11,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($15,509 vs. $27,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/