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Overview |
Lyon College | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 915/1185 | ||
| 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 | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lyon College | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Saint John's | ||
| 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 70.4% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Saint John's than Lyon College ($50,950.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyon College than Saint John's ($25,545 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 10.6% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($10,750 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Saint Johns University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 96.8% larger than aid received Lyon College ($37,533 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 28 points higher than at Lyon College (1120)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lyon College (25)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Lyon College (80% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $43,900)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyon College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/