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Overview |
Westfield State University | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 1,059 students)
Westfield State University vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 4,492.2% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 531.8% higher at Lycoming College than Westfield State University ($44,544.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Lycoming College ($18,021 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 10% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,894 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 515.7% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($42,509 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 33 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Westfield State University vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University 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 Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Westfield State University (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westfield State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/