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Overview |
Lycoming College | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,720 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,720 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,612 | $15,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,733 | $25,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,733 | $25,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,225 | 2,508 | ||
| Admitted | 2,189 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1273 | |||
| 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 | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,063 students)
Lycoming College vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Misericordia University?
- Lycoming College is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Lycoming College than Misericordia University ($46,720.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Misericordia University ($20,733 vs. $25,090)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 5.6% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($14,612 vs. $15,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 59% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($40,733 vs. $25,624)
Lycoming College vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 35 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Lycoming College vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Misericordia University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $48,800)
- Misericordia University and Lycoming College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia University and Lycoming College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/