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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Lycoming College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lycoming College | Mason | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,720 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,720 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,612 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,733 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,733 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,225 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,189 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1273 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 1,063 students)
Lycoming College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Mason?
- Lycoming College is 362.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Lycoming College than George Mason University ($46,720.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Lycoming College ($18,900 vs. $20,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 3.7% lower than costs at George Mason University ($14,612 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than George Mason University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 260.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($40,733 vs. $11,311)
Lycoming College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 119 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Mason students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Lycoming College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Mason? 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 Mason and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than George Mason University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,800)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/