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Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU WPI Baruch Wilkes Bentley Hunter UNC Chapel Hill URI| Lycoming College | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lycoming College | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| 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 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lycoming College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 718 students)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Penn State York?
- Lycoming College is 204.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State York 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 York ($44,544.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Lycoming College ($18,910 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 403.7% larger than aid received Penn State York ($42,509 vs. $8,440)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 16 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Penn State York students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Penn State York? 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 York and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Penn State York (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,800)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York 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 York 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/