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Overview |
Lycoming College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 875 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 875 students)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Lycoming College is 204.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at Lycoming College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($44,544.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Lycoming College ($16,594 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 292.8% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($42,509 vs. $10,823)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 79 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,800)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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/