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Overview |
Lycoming College | W&J | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lycoming College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Lycoming College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $44,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at W&J than Lycoming College ($49,612.00 vs. $44,544.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than W&J ($19,697 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 4.9% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($13,524 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 9.1% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($42,509 vs. $38,963)
Lycoming College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Lycoming College .
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or W&J? 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 W&J and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Lycoming College (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,800)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Lycoming College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Lycoming College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/