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Overview |
Springfield College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Springfield College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,059 students)
Springfield College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Lycoming College than Springfield College ($44,544.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Springfield College ($19,697 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 3.4% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($13,720 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 49.8% larger than aid received Springfield College ($42,509 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 8 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Springfield College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College 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 Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Springfield College (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/