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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill Rutgers| Howard University | Lycoming College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Howard | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,059 students)
Howard vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Lycoming College than Howard University ($44,544.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Howard ($19,697 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 11.9% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,186 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 111.9% larger than aid received Howard University ($42,509 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 71 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Howard University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,800)
- Lycoming College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lycoming College and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/