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Overview |
Lycoming College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Lycoming College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Longwood University?
- Lycoming College is 408.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.4% higher at Lycoming College than Longwood University ($44,544.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Longwood University ($19,697 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 0.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($14,186 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 311.4% larger than aid received Longwood University ($42,509 vs. $10,332)
Lycoming College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 49 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Longwood University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/