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Overview |
Lycoming College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lycoming College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Penn College?
- Lycoming College is 188.3% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at Lycoming College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($44,544.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Penn College ($19,697 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 16.9% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,130 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 486% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($42,509 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Lycoming College .
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Lycoming College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (70% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/