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Overview |
Lyon College | Memphis | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lyon College | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lyon College | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Memphis?
- Lyon College is 258% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.8% higher at Lyon College than University of Memphis ($29,900.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Lyon College ($13,873 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 6.2% lower than costs at Lyon College ($10,126 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 98.2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($19,072 vs. $9,625)
Lyon College vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 91 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than University of Memphis (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $42,200)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/