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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Wilkes Mason YCP CNU TU| Lycoming College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lycoming College | SU | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,720 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,720 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,612 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,733 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,733 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,225 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 2,189 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1273 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lycoming College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Lycoming College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 1,063 students)
Lycoming College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or SU?
- Lycoming College is 35% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Lycoming College than Shenandoah University ($46,720.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than SU ($20,733 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 23.8% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,800 vs. $14,612)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 69% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($40,733 vs. $24,100)
Lycoming College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 29 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Lycoming College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or SU? 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 SU and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Shenandoah University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $500 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/