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Overview |
Meredith | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1070/1273 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Meredith | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Lycoming College | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 1,063 students)
Meredith vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $43,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Lycoming College than Meredith College ($46,720.00 vs. $43,816.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Meredith ($20,733 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 13.1% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,920 vs. $14,612)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Meredith College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Meredith College ($40,733 vs. $32,095)
Meredith vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 2 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Meredith students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Meredith vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Meredith College (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/