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Overview |
Lyon College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lyon College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Salem College | ||
| 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
- Lyon College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (496 students vs. 469 students)
Lyon College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Salem College?
- Salem College is 2% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Salem College than Lyon College ($30,500.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Lyon College ($18,354 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 14.4% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,750 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 57.6% larger than aid received Lyon College ($30,048 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 1 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Lyon College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Salem College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Salem 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 Salem College and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Lyon College (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $35,000)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/