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Overview |
Lycoming College | Ship | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,720 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,720 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,612 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,733 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,733 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,225 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 2,189 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1273 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 1,063 students)
Lycoming College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Ship?
- Lycoming College is 388.2% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 303.7% higher at Lycoming College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($46,720.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Ship ($20,733 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 12.8% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,952 vs. $14,612)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 584.5% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($40,733 vs. $5,951)
Lycoming College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 55 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Lycoming College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Ship? 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 Ship and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship 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 Ship students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/