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Overview |
Lycoming College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Lycoming College for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $44,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Salve Regina University than Lycoming College ($45,250.00 vs. $44,544.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Salve Regina University ($19,697 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 16.3% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,186 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 58.7% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($42,509 vs. $26,787)
Lycoming College vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Lycoming College .
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Lycoming College vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Lycoming College (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,800)
- Salve Regina University and Lycoming College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Lycoming College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/