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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech Texas State UNT SHSU PVAMU| Lyon College | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyon College | HBU | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $249 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lyon College | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at HBU than Lyon College ($34,250.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Lyon College ($19,515 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 17.7% lower than costs at Lyon College ($9,130 vs. $10,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 41.1% larger than aid received Lyon College ($26,908 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 60 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or HBU? 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 HBU and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Houston Baptist University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $43,900)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/