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Overview |
Lyon College | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lyon College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Ole Miss | ||
| 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 Mississippi is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Ole Miss?
- Lyon College is 229.6% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Lyon College than University of Mississippi ($29,900.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Lyon College ($14,289 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,750 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 39% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($19,072 vs. $13,720)
Lyon College vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 2 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Lyon College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Lyon College (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $8,800 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $43,900)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyon College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/