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Overview |
Lyon College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1160/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Lyon College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lyon College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin College is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Austin College?
- Austin College is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Austin College than Lyon College ($44,740.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Lyon College ($24,739 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 20.5% lower than costs at Austin College ($10,750 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 73.2% larger than aid received Lyon College ($33,033 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 45 points higher than at Lyon College (1120)
- Incoming Lyon College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Lyon College has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Lyon College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Austin 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 Austin College and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Lyon College (75% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,900)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyon College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/