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Overview |
Lyon College | EIU | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lyon College | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | EIU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or EIU?
- Lyon College is 208% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.4% higher at Lyon College than Eastern Illinois University ($29,900.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Lyon College ($13,380 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 0.6% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,750 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Eastern Illinois University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 62% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($19,072 vs. $11,773)
Lyon College vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 110 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or EIU? 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 EIU and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Lyon College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $400 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU 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/