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Overview |
Lyon College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | usi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $9,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $21,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $10,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lyon College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 4,277 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 4,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lyon College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lyon College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| 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
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. University of Southern Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or University of Southern Indiana?
- Lyon College is 228.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Lyon College than University of Southern Indiana ($29,900.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Lyon College ($14,443 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 6.9% lower than costs at Lyon College ($10,058 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 140.6% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($19,072 vs. $7,927)
Lyon College vs. University of Southern Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or University of Southern Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Indiana or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 118 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. University of Southern Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or University of Southern Indiana? 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 University of Southern Indiana and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than University of Southern Indiana (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $5,100 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana 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/