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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University CMU Michigan GVSU WMU Cleveland State Michigan Tech UM-Flint| Wayne State University | Lycoming College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
WSU | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 1,063 students)
WSU vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 274% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at Lycoming College than Wayne State University ($46,720.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Lycoming College ($16,021 vs. $20,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 24.2% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,762 vs. $14,612)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 275% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($40,733 vs. $10,862)
WSU vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 36 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
WSU vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Wayne State University (70% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,800)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/