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Overview |
Lycoming College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lycoming College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 460 students)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Lycoming College is 222.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at Lycoming College than Penn State New Kensington ($44,544.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Penn State New Kensington ($19,697 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 9.3% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,984 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 440.8% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($42,509 vs. $7,860)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 54 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,800)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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/