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University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU JMU RU VWC CNU Randolph-Macon Messiah College Roanoke College A&M Commerce Mason| Lyon College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyon College | BC | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lyon College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lyon College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at BC than Lyon College ($38,800.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Lyon College ($19,332 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 28.7% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($10,750 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 79% larger than aid received Lyon College ($34,142 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 86 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or BC? 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 BC and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Lyon College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,100)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyon College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/