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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH A&M Commerce Austin College| Lyon College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyon College | TLU | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lyon College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Lyon College for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at TLU than Lyon College ($33,300.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Lyon College ($21,442 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 5.4% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($10,750 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Lyon College ($23,729 vs. $19,072)
Lyon College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 114 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or TLU? 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 TLU and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than Texas Lutheran University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,900)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyon College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/