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Harding University Wilkes Moravian College Abilene Christian University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Susquahanna ORU Penn State Oklahoma City University OBU Pitt Saint Vincent College| Oklahoma Christian University | Lycoming College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
OC | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
OC | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 38% | ||
Campus |
OC | 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,059 students)
OC vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 81.4% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Lycoming College than Oklahoma Christian University ($44,544.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than OC ($19,697 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 71.3% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($8,280 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 141.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($42,509 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 84 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming OC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
OC vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC 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 OC.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $7,000 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/