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Overview |
Lyon College | Methodist | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Lyon College | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Methodist | ||
| 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
- Methodist University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Methodist than Lyon College ($37,438.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyon College than Methodist ($25,545 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 19.3% lower than costs at Methodist University ($10,750 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 33% larger than aid received Lyon College ($25,361 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 165 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Methodist University (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $200 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,700)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/