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Overview |
Lycoming College | WLC | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 22.3% | ||
| 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 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lycoming College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or WLC?
- Lycoming College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Lycoming College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($44,544.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than WLC ($19,697 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 24.7% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,380 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 83.8% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($42,509 vs. $23,128)
Lycoming College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 67 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lycoming College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College or WLC? 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 WLC and Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $5,800 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/