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Overview |
NNU | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
NNU | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 38% | ||
Campus |
NNU | 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,059 students)
NNU vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 25.3% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Lycoming College than Northwest Nazarene University ($44,544.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than NNU ($19,697 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 35.1% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($10,500 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 98.5% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($42,509 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 22 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
NNU vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU 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 NNU.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $5,800 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU 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 NNU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/