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Overview |
Lyon College | ULM | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lyon College | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lyon College | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lyon College | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | ULM | ||
| 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
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or ULM?
- Lyon College is 416.6% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Lyon College than University of Louisiana Monroe ($29,900.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Lyon College ($11,353 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 12.6% lower than costs at Lyon College ($9,551 vs. $10,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College as University of Louisiana Monroe (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 49.4% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($19,072 vs. $12,768)
Lyon College vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 66 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or ULM? 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 ULM and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $1,900 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $43,900)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyon College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- ULM graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Lyon College graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/