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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,059 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Lycoming College?
- Quinnipiac University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Lycoming College for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $44,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Quinnipiac than Lycoming College ($49,170.00 vs. $44,544.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Quinnipiac ($19,697 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 12.4% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($14,186 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 43.2% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($42,509 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 61 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Quinnipiac vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Lycoming College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $48,800)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/