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Overview |
Lyon College | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lyon College | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lyon College | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (6,868 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or UT Martin?
- Lyon College is 256.9% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at Lyon College than The University of Tennessee Martin ($29,900.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Lyon College ($12,619 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 51.8% lower than costs at Lyon College ($7,082 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than The University of Tennessee Martin (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 105.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($19,072 vs. $9,261)
Lyon College vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 70 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $4,800 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/