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Overview |
Lyon College | Southwestern College | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Winfield, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | sckans.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Southwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $27,003 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $26,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Southwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 1,240 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 900/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Lyon College | Southwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Southwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Southwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
Lyon College | Southwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Southwestern College | ||
| 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
- Southwestern College is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,174 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Southwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Southwestern College?
- Southwestern College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Southwestern College than Lyon College ($36,500.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyon College than Southwestern College ($25,545 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 14.6% lower than costs at Lyon College ($9,380 vs. $10,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Southwestern College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 36.6% larger than aid received Lyon College ($26,047 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. Southwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Southwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern College or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 121 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Southwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Southwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Southwestern 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 Southwestern College and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than Lyon College (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $43,900)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/