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Overview |
Lycoming College | VMI | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lycoming College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lycoming College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or VMI?
- Lycoming College is 355.4% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Lycoming College than Virginia Military Institute ($44,544.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Lycoming College ($18,129 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 32.9% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($10,674 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 122.4% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($42,509 vs. $19,111)
Lycoming College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 105 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than VMI (71.1%)
Lycoming College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or VMI? 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 VMI and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Virginia Military Institute (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $13,300 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $48,800)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/