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GVSU Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College A&M Commerce Austin College| Lyon College | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyon College | AQ | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lyon College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 22% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at AQ than Lyon College ($36,480.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Lyon College ($18,605 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 1.7% lower than costs at Lyon College ($10,572 vs. $10,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 57.6% larger than aid received Lyon College ($30,049 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 30 points higher than at AQ (1090)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or AQ? 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 AQ and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Lyon College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $3,900 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $40,000)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More AQ 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/