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Overview |
Lyon College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Mishawaka, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 1,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Missionary Church Inc | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | bethelcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $32,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $32,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $10,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,064 | $22,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,522 | 833 | ||
| Admitted | 1,653 | 822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lyon College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lyon College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| 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
- Bethel College Mishawaka is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,222 students vs. 584 students)
Lyon College vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Bethel College-Mishawaka?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($32,740.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Lyon College ($32,740.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Lyon College ($20,058 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 1.8% lower than costs at Lyon College ($10,560 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 3% larger than aid received Lyon College ($22,720 vs. $22,064)
Lyon College vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Bethel College-Mishawaka? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College-Mishawaka or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 94 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Lyon College (65.5%)
Lyon College vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Bethel College-Mishawaka? 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 Bethel College-Mishawaka and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $39,400)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $1,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,065)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyon College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/