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Overview |
Lycoming College | Temple | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lycoming College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Temple?
- Lycoming College is 120.4% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Lycoming College than Temple University ($44,544.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Temple ($19,697 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 10.3% lower than costs at Temple University ($14,186 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 267.2% larger than aid received Temple University ($42,509 vs. $11,575)
Lycoming College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Lycoming College .
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Temple? 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 Temple and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Temple University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $48,800)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/