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Overview |
Lyon College | ESU | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Lyon College | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | |||
| 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 | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $200 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lyon College | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or ESU ?
- Lyon College is 466.5% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.6% higher at Lyon College than Emporia State University ($29,900.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Lyon College ($14,854 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 15.5% lower than costs at Lyon College ($9,308 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 256.8% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($19,072 vs. $5,345)
Lyon College vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 90 points higher than at ESU (1030)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or ESU ? 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 ESU and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Emporia State University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $4,900 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $5,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $25,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($200 vs. $258)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU 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/