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Overview |
Lycoming College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lycoming College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 31% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Liberty University?
- Lycoming College is 108.4% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.4% higher at Lycoming College than Liberty University ($44,544.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Liberty University ($19,697 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 14.9% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,350 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 240.9% larger than aid received Liberty University ($42,509 vs. $12,471)
Lycoming College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 36 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Liberty University (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/