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Overview |
Lyon College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $31,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 971 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 868/1052 | ||
| 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 Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
Lyon College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,147 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Lyon College ($31,150.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Lyon College ($17,358 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 5.6% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($10,750 vs. $11,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Saint Mary of the Woods College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 38.6% larger than aid received Lyon College ($26,438 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 168 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? 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 Mary-of-the-Woods College and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Lyon College (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $32,300)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,999)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/