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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,059 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 4,492.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 531.8% higher at Lycoming College than Fitchburg State University ($44,544.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Lycoming College ($15,535 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 5% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($13,516 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 499.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($42,509 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 41 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Fitchburg State vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Fitchburg State University (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/