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Francis Marion University A&M Commerce Austin College| Lyon College | University of Arkansas at Monticello | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyon College | UAM | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Monticello, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 2,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | uamont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | UAM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $5,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $10,941 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $7,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $12,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | UAM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | - | ||
| Admitted | 827 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Lyon College | UAM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | UAM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | UAM | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lyon College | UAM | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | UAM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Monticello is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (2,719 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. UAM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or UAM?
- Lyon College is 487.3% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.3% higher at Lyon College than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($29,900.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Lyon College ($12,693 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 46.9% lower than costs at Lyon College ($7,320 vs. $10,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as University of Arkansas at Monticello (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 105.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($19,072 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or UAM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAM or Lyon College .
- Accepted freshman Lyon College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at UAM (2.71)
Lyon College vs. UAM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or UAM? 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 UAM and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (50% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $10,100 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- UAM graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/