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Overview |
Lyon College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | concordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $34,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $34,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $13,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $24,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $24,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 1,886 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,174 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $280 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 14% |
Students |
Lyon College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Texas is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,863 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Concordia University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Concordia University-Texas?
- Concordia University Texas is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Lyon College ($34,700.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Texas than Lyon College ($24,761 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 27.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($10,750 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than Concordia University Texas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 29% larger than aid received Lyon College ($24,594 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. Concordia University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Concordia University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Texas or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 122 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Texas students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Concordia University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Concordia University-Texas? 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 Concordia University-Texas and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Concordia University Texas (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $2,200 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,900)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $2,174 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,174)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($258 vs. $280)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/