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HSU Texas A&M Texas State HBU Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT SHSU UTSA UH Texas Tech| Lyon College | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyon College | UMHB | ||
| Location | Batesville, AR | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 496 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyon.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyon College | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,545 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,072 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lyon College | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,382 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 827 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1195 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyon College | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
Lyon College | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lyon College | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lyon College | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 496 students)
Lyon College vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyon College or UMHB?
- Lyon College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than UMHB for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Lyon College than University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($29,900.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyon College than UMHB ($25,545 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 8.6% lower than costs at Lyon College ($9,900 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyon College than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 22.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($19,072 vs. $15,574)
Lyon College vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lyon College or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or Lyon College .
- The average SAT score at Lyon College (1120) is 73 points higher than at UMHB (1047)
- Incoming Lyon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UMHB (23)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Lyon College vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyon College or UMHB? 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 UMHB and Lyon College.
- The graduation rate at Lyon College is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $1,300 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,900)
- Lyon College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,750)
- Lyon College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMHB students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/