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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Memphis UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University Vanderbilt Mississippi State Tennessee State University ASU Belmont| Lyon College | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lyon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lyon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lyon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or Tennessee Tech?
- Lyon College is 250.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at Lyon College than Tennessee Technological University ($29,900.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Lyon College ($15,188 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 2.4% lower than costs at Lyon College ($10,502 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 125.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($19,072 vs. $8,471)
Lyon College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 18 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is the same as at Tennessee Technological University (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $500 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More Tennessee Tech 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/