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Overview |
Lyon College | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lyon College | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Pitt State | ||
| 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
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Pitt State?
- Lyon College is 397.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at Lyon College than Pittsburg State University ($29,900.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Lyon College ($16,725 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 14% lower than costs at Lyon College ($9,426 vs. $10,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Pittsburg State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 521.2% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($19,072 vs. $3,070)
Lyon College vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or Lyon College .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Pitt State? 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 Pitt State and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Pittsburg State University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $300 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyon College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/