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Overview |
Youngstown State | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 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 |
Youngstown State | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 1,063 students)
Youngstown State vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 335.7% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 321.5% higher at Lycoming College than Youngstown State University ($46,720.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Lycoming College ($11,740 vs. $20,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 40.7% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($10,384 vs. $14,612)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 402% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($40,733 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 53 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Youngstown State vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Youngstown State University (70% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $37,700)
- Lycoming College and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lycoming College and Youngstown State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/