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Overview |
Lycoming College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 2,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #618 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,720 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,720 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,612 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,733 | $22,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,733 | $8,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,225 | 7,134 | ||
| Admitted | 2,189 | 6,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1273 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,421 students vs. 1,063 students)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Penn State Altoona?
- Lycoming College is 203.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at Lycoming College than Penn State Altoona ($46,720.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Penn State Altoona ($20,733 vs. $22,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 5.7% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($13,820 vs. $14,612)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 366.6% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($40,733 vs. $8,730)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 41 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Penn State Altoona (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,800)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona 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 Altoona 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/