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Overview |
Lycoming College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Pitt?
- Lycoming College is 125.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Lycoming College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($44,544.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Pitt ($19,697 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 14.8% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,360 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 289.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($42,509 vs. $10,919)
Lycoming College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 238 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Lycoming College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Lycoming College (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $9,200 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $48,800)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt 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/