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Overview |
Salisbury | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Salisbury | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 1,063 students)
Salisbury vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 506.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.9% higher at Lycoming College than Salisbury University ($46,720.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Lycoming College ($17,931 vs. $20,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 8.9% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($13,416 vs. $14,612)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 397.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($40,733 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Salisbury vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Salisbury University (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $48,800)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/