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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| Lyon College | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyon College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lyon College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lyon College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Lyon College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| 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
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Lyon College is 367.1% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.5% higher at Lyon College than Louisiana Tech University ($29,900.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Lyon College ($12,243 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 13.8% lower than costs at Lyon College ($9,447 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 51.6% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($19,072 vs. $12,577)
Lyon College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 15 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Louisiana Tech University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,900)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($19,865 vs. $25,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/