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Overview |
Lycoming College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 368 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 47% | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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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% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 368 students)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Lycoming College is 222.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes Barre ($44,544.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Lycoming College ($16,728 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 301.1% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($42,509 vs. $10,598)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 52 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (22)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,800)
- Penn State Wilkes Barre students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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/