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Overview |
Lycoming College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Lycoming College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $44,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Susquahanna than Lycoming College ($54,440.00 vs. $44,544.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Susquahanna ($19,697 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 5.5% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,186 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Susquehanna University ($42,509 vs. $40,914)
Lycoming College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Lycoming College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Lycoming College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $48,800)
- Susquehanna University and Lycoming College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Lycoming College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/