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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU A&M Commerce Henderson State University Ozarks| Lyon College | Arkansas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyon College | ATU | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Russellville, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 9,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | atu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | ATU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $5,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,157 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $12,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Lyon College | ATU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 5,762 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 5,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 990/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lyon College | ATU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | ATU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $183 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | ATU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lyon College | ATU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | ATU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. ATU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or ATU?
- Lyon College is 413.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.9% higher at Lyon College than Arkansas Tech University ($29,900.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Lyon College ($12,016 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 17.4% lower than costs at Lyon College ($9,157 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 126% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($19,072 vs. $8,440)
Lyon College vs. ATU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or ATU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ATU or Lyon College .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. ATU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or ATU? 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 ATU and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Arkansas Tech University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $6,800 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/