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University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama AUM Birmingham Southern College WCCD University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College TROY Tuskegee University A&M Commerce Austin College| Spring Hill College | Lyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | Lyon College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Batesville, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 496 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | lyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Lyon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $10,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $25,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $19,072 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Lyon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 1,382 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1050/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Springhill | Lyon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Lyon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Lyon College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Springhill | Lyon College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Lyon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Hill College is larger than than Lyon College based on total student enrollment (1,046 students vs. 496 students)
Springhill vs. Lyon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Lyon College?
- Lyon College is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Lyon College than Spring Hill College ($29,900.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Lyon College ($21,018 vs. $25,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyon College are 9.6% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,750 vs. $11,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Lyon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyon College students is 28.6% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($19,072 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. Lyon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Lyon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyon College or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is the same at Lyon College (1120)
- Incoming Springhill students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Lyon College (25)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lyon College (3.0)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Lyon College (59.8%)
Springhill vs. Lyon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Lyon College? 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 Lyon College and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Lyon College (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Lyon College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,900)
- More Lyon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/