University of Akron vs. Lycoming College

University of Akron Main Campus vs. Lycoming College comparison

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Overview	University of Akron	Lycoming College
Location	Akron, OH	Williamsport, PA
Setting	Midsize City	Small City
Enrollment	13,465	1,059
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#838	#431
Religious Affiliation	-	United Methodist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	uakron.edu	lycoming.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,059 students)

University of Akron vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Lycoming College?

• Lycoming College is 341.2% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $10,097.00)
• Out of state tuition is 238.2% higher at Lycoming College than University of Akron Main Campus ($44,544.00 vs. $13,170.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Lycoming College ($14,667 vs. $19,697)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 14.3% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,410 vs. $14,186)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 398.6% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($42,509 vs. $8,525)

University of Akron vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or University of Akron .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 15 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
• Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
• Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
• University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)

University of Akron vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.

• The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (70% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $8,700 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $40,100)
• University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
• University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
• More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/