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Overview |
FDU | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 |
FDU | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
FDU | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 38% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 1,059 students)
FDU vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 33.9% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Lycoming College than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($44,544.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than FDU ($19,697 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 9.9% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,186 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 49.5% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($42,509 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is the same at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming FDU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
FDU vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $4,100 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,800)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU 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 FDU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/