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Overview |
Lyon College | BAC | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 28% |
Students |
Lyon College | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | BAC | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or BAC?
- Lyon College is 61.6% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at Lyon College than Belmont Abbey College ($29,900.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Lyon College ($23,522 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 8.4% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,750 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 105.8% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($19,072 vs. $9,266)
Lyon College vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 99 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or BAC? 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 BAC and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $2,000 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,900)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/