Transylvania University vs Lyon College

Transylvania University and Lyon College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Transylvania, nestled in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, boasts a rich history dating back to 1780, while Lyon College, situated in the scenic town of Batesville, Arkansas, was founded in 1868. With acceptance rates of 68% and 75% respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. Transylvania's student population is predominantly female (58%), while Lyon College's is evenly balanced between genders. While Transylvania excels in the liberal arts and sciences, Lyon College emphasizes career-oriented programs. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique offerings, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Lyon College	Transylvania University
Overview
Location	Batesville, Arkansas	Lexington, Kentucky
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	69.0%	84.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	27.2%	92.0%
Application fees
SAT range	1050 - 1195	1050 - 1330
ACT range	21 - 26	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	11.0%	18.0%
Students submitting ACT score	62.0%	73.0%
Total number of applicants	2,444	1,631
Total number of admissions given out	665	1,500
Admitted students who chose to enroll	138	289
Yield rate	20.8%	19.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$45,494	$58,070
Average net price	$10,537	$26,271
Tuition	$29,450	$40,800
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,760 Meal plan: $5,750	Room/dormitory: $6,400 Meal plan: $4,850
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $22,878	100.0% Average amount $30,467
Students receiving federal student loan	63.0% Average amount $6,597	55.0% Average amount $5,299
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $8,969	9.0% Average amount $17,474

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	579 Men 59.1% Women 40.9%	970 Men 41.3% Women 58.7%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	7.6%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	589	667
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Social Sciences Education Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures History Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	45.5%	73.4%
Dropout rate	54.5%	26.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A	Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,805 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $56,316 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,754 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $53,448 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,439 Year 3: N/A

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