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Overview |
Lycoming College | WCU | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lycoming College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or WCU?
- Lycoming College is 477.3% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.9% higher at Lycoming College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($44,544.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than WCU ($19,697 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 0.3% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($14,186 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 681% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($42,509 vs. $5,443)
Lycoming College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 38 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or WCU? 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 WCU and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $200 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,800)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU 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/