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Rhodes College Arkansas Austin College Trinity Centre College Harding University Tulsa University St Olaf SMU Tulane Baylor Beloit College| Lyon College | Hendrix College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyon College | Hendrix College | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | hendrix.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Hendrix College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $28,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Hendrix College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 2,729 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 1,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 60.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1133/1328 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lyon College | Hendrix College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Hendrix College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Hendrix College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lyon College | Hendrix College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Hendrix 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
- Hendrix College is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,144 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Hendrix College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Hendrix College?
- Hendrix College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Hendrix College than Lyon College ($34,750.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Lyon College ($22,626 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 26.5% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($10,750 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Hendrix College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 50.8% larger than aid received Lyon College ($28,769 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. Hendrix College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Hendrix College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hendrix College or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 150 points higher than at Lyon College (1120)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Lyon College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Hendrix College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Hendrix 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 Hendrix College and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Lyon College (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,900)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyon College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/