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Overview |
McKendree University | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1070/1273 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
McKendree University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 35% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,075 students vs. 1,063 students)
McKendree University vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 43% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at Lycoming College than McKendree University ($46,720.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than McKendree University ($20,733 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 19.1% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,270 vs. $14,612)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 82.9% larger than aid received McKendree University ($40,733 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 28 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Lycoming College? 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 Lycoming College and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than McKendree University (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $500 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/