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Overview |
Lyon College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Lyon College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $149 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lyon College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (2,110 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or A&M-Texarkana?
- Lyon College is 391% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at Lyon College than Texas A&M University Texarkana ($29,900.00 vs. $18,819.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Lyon College ($10,646 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 6.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,750 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than Texas A&M University Texarkana (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 71.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($19,072 vs. $11,114)
Lyon College vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 125 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Lyon College.
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $6,000 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $10,496 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($14,504 vs. $25,000)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/