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Overview |
Lyon College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $286 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lyon College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 44% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Cedar Crest College than Lyon College ($43,043.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Lyon College ($23,500 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 18.3% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,750 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 70% larger than aid received Lyon College ($32,415 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 152 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is the same as at Cedar Crest College (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,900)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/