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Overview |
Lyon College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lyon College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (951 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 6% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Lyon College ($31,698.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Lyon College ($20,470 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 0.8% lower than costs at Lyon College ($10,660 vs. $10,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 39.3% larger than aid received Lyon College ($26,575 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 105 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Lyon College (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,900)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyon College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/