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Overview |
Lycoming College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,720 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,720 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,612 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,733 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,733 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,225 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 2,189 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1273 | 1150/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Lycoming College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 1,063 students)
Lycoming College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Jefferson?
- Lycoming College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Lycoming College than Thomas Jefferson University ($46,720.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Jefferson ($20,733 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 18% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,612 vs. $17,246)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 23.2% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($40,733 vs. $33,063)
Lycoming College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Lycoming College .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Lycoming College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Lycoming College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $74,100 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $48,800)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/