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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Lycoming College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
TU | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
TU | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 1,059 students)
TU vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 515.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at Lycoming College than Towson University ($44,544.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Lycoming College ($14,443 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 4% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($13,642 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 272.4% larger than aid received Towson University ($42,509 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 47 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
TU vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Towson University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,800)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/