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Overview |
Lycoming College | MBBC | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lycoming College | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lycoming College | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | MBBC | ||
| 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
- Lycoming College is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 965 students)
Lycoming College vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or MBBC?
- Lycoming College is 153.7% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.7% higher at Lycoming College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($44,544.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than MBBC ($19,697 vs. $22,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 69.3% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($8,380 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 432.2% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($42,509 vs. $7,988)
Lycoming College vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Lycoming College .
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than MBBC (75.1%)
Lycoming College vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $13,400 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More MBBC 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/