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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Lycoming College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lycoming College | JMU | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,720 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,720 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,612 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,733 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,733 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,225 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 2,189 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1273 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lycoming College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lycoming College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 1,063 students)
Lycoming College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or JMU?
- Lycoming College is 490.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.9% higher at Lycoming College than James Madison University ($46,720.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than JMU ($20,733 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 16.1% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,584 vs. $14,612)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 814.1% larger than aid received James Madison University ($40,733 vs. $4,456)
Lycoming College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 100 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.57) as students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Lycoming College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or JMU? 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 JMU and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Lycoming College (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $48,800)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/