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Overview |
Lyon College | WSU | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 16,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $7,247 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $17,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $13,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $14,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,064 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Lyon College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,522 | 8,637 | ||
| Admitted | 1,653 | 8,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 970/1250 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lyon College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (16,741 students vs. 584 students)
Lyon College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or WSU?
- Lyon College is 312.6% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Lyon College than Wichita State University ($29,900.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Lyon College ($14,184 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 28.3% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,750 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than Wichita State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 203% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($22,064 vs. $7,282)
Lyon College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 31 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lyon College (65.5%)
Lyon College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or WSU? 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 WSU and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Wichita State University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $100 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/