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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Wilkes Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech| Lycoming College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lycoming College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Roanoke College?
- Lycoming College is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Lycoming College than Roanoke College ($44,544.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Roanoke College ($19,697 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 8.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($14,186 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 17.5% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($42,509 vs. $36,176)
Lycoming College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 58 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Roanoke College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,800)
- Roanoke College and Lycoming College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Lycoming College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/