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Overview |
Lycoming College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 1,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #650 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,720 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,720 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,612 | $12,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,733 | $17,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,733 | $11,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,225 | 2,936 | ||
| Admitted | 2,189 | 2,875 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1273 | 1075/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lycoming College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,326 students vs. 1,063 students)
Lycoming College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Lycoming College is 242% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at Lycoming College than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($46,720.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Lycoming College ($17,196 vs. $20,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 17% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,490 vs. $14,612)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 256.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($40,733 vs. $11,412)
Lycoming College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 3 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Lycoming College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $9,200 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $48,800)
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/