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Evangel University DBU Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU UMHB Abilene Christian University UNT ASU University of Missouri-Kansas City OC Baylor| Lyon College | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyon College | ORU | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lyon College | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $302 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Lyon College | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | ORU | ||
| 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at ORU than Lyon College ($31,250.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oral Roberts University than Lyon College ($22,360 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 18.8% lower than costs at Lyon College ($9,050 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 24.1% larger than aid received Lyon College ($23,675 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 111 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or ORU? 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 ORU and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Lyon College (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $3,700 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $40,200)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $4,244 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,244)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($258 vs. $302)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU 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/