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Overview |
Lycoming College | CNU | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lycoming College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lycoming College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or CNU?
- Lycoming College is 375.1% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97% higher at Lycoming College than Christopher Newport University ($44,544.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than CNU ($19,697 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 18.3% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,990 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 429.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($42,509 vs. $8,022)
Lycoming College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 121 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or CNU? 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 CNU and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Christopher Newport University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $1,700 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/