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Overview |
Lycoming College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Penn State?
- Lycoming College is 142.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Lycoming College than Penn State Main Campus ($44,544.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Penn State ($19,697 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 11.3% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,744 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 322.3% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($42,509 vs. $10,066)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 168 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Penn State? 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 State and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Lycoming College (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,800)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State 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/