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Overview |
Lyon College | UAFS | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Fort Smith, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 5,379 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | uafortsmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | UAFS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $4,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $11,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $10,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $8,283 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | UAFS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | - | ||
| Admitted | 827 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Lyon College | UAFS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | UAFS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,132 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $146 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | UAFS | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lyon College | UAFS | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | UAFS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. UAFS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or UAFS?
- Lyon College is 628.6% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.8% higher at Lyon College than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($29,900.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Lyon College ($10,705 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 11.5% lower than costs at Lyon College ($9,645 vs. $10,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as University of Arkansas Fort Smith (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 130.3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($19,072 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or UAFS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAFS or Lyon College .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
Lyon College vs. UAFS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or UAFS? 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 UAFS and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (50% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Lyon College earn on average $8,900 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $10,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($14,132 vs. $25,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($146 vs. $258)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS 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/