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Harding University Abilene Christian University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD A&M Commerce Austin College LeTourneau University| Lyon College | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyon College | OC | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lyon College | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | OC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lyon College | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | OC | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or OC?
- Lyon College is 21.8% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Lyon College than Oklahoma Christian University ($29,900.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Lyon College ($20,237 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 29.8% lower than costs at Lyon College ($8,280 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 8.4% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($19,072 vs. $17,601)
Lyon College vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 2 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming Lyon College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or OC? 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 OC and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $2,100 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $1,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,000)
- OC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyon College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/