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Overview |
JCU | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1070/1273 | ||
| 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 |
JCU | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
JCU | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 35% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 1,063 students)
JCU vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Lycoming College?
- John Carroll University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Lycoming College for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $46,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at JCU than Lycoming College ($47,300.00 vs. $46,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than JCU ($20,733 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 3.2% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($14,160 vs. $14,612)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 25.9% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($40,733 vs. $32,359)
JCU vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 93 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
JCU vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Lycoming College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,800)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/