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Overview |
Lyon College | Nichols | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 945/1180 | ||
| 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 | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lyon College | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Nichols | ||
| 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
- Nichols College is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Nichols than Lyon College ($37,150.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyon College than Nichols ($25,545 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 31.3% lower than costs at Nichols College ($10,750 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Nichols College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 39% larger than aid received Lyon College ($26,515 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Lyon College .
- Accepted freshman Lyon College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Nichols College (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,900)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyon College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/