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Overview |
Lyon College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lyon College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Lyon College is 299.9% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at Lyon College than Missouri State University Springfield ($29,900.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Lyon College ($17,677 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 9.9% lower than costs at Lyon College ($9,782 vs. $10,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 136.9% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($19,072 vs. $8,049)
Lyon College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 30 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Lyon College (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield 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/