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Overview |
Saint John's | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,700 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,700 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,130 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,473 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,419 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1280 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Saint John's | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Saint John's | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,624 students vs. 1,063 students)
Saint John's vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Lycoming College?
- Saint Johns University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Lycoming College for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $46,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Saint John's than Lycoming College ($52,700.00 vs. $46,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Saint John's ($20,733 vs. $29,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 20.5% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,130 vs. $14,612)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 8.9% larger than aid received Saint Johns University ($40,733 vs. $37,419)
Saint John's vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 114 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Saint John's vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Lycoming College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $48,800)
- Lycoming College and Saint John's graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lycoming College and Saint John's graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/