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Overview |
Lycoming College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 6,732 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,720 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,720 | $13,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,612 | $12,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,733 | $20,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,733 | $6,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,225 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 2,189 | 6,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1273 | 1030/1210 | ||
| 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 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (6,732 students vs. 1,063 students)
Lycoming College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Lycoming College is 388.2% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.5% higher at Lycoming College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($46,720.00 vs. $13,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($20,733 vs. $20,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 16% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,600 vs. $14,612)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 556.5% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($40,733 vs. $6,205)
Lycoming College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 33 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Lycoming College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/