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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Lyon College | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyon College | SFASU | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Lyon College | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lyon College | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lyon College | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or SFASU?
- Lyon College is 281.3% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Lyon College than Stephen F Austin State University ($29,900.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Lyon College ($13,858 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 11.5% lower than costs at Lyon College ($9,642 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 84% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($19,072 vs. $10,363)
Lyon College vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 119 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $700 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,900)
- Stephen F Austin State University and Lyon College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Stephen F Austin State University and Lyon College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/