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Overview |
Lyon College | HSU | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lyon College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at HSU than Lyon College ($30,694.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Lyon College ($22,636 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 7.7% lower than costs at Lyon College ($9,980 vs. $10,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 19% larger than aid received Lyon College ($22,695 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 90 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or HSU? 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 HSU and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Hardin Simmons University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,900)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,989)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyon College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/