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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,059 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 477.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.7% higher at Lycoming College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($44,544.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($19,697 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 13.1% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,542 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 388.8% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($42,509 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 79 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $42,200)
- Lycoming College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lycoming College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/