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Overview |
Lyon College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lyon College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Guilford College than Lyon College ($40,400.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Lyon College ($23,882 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 20% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,750 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 62.1% larger than aid received Lyon College ($30,922 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Lyon College .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Lyon College (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $40,300)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,635)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/