Lyon College vs Salem College

Lyon College and Salem College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Lyon College, nestled in the picturesque Ozark Mountains, boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students the opportunity to pursue their academic aspirations. Salem College, on the other hand, prides itself on its smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While Lyon College excels in fields like business and education, Salem College shines in the liberal arts and sciences. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including graduation rates, student demographics, and more, to determine which college aligns best with your unique goals and aspirations.

	Lyon College	Salem College
Overview
Location	Batesville, Arkansas	Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	69.0%	62.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	27.2%	90.2%
Application fees		$30
SAT range	1050 - 1195	1053 - 1200
ACT range	21 - 26	17 - 21
Students submitting SAT score	11.0%	13.0%
Students submitting ACT score	62.0%	21.0%
Total number of applicants	2,444	479
Total number of admissions given out	665	432
Admitted students who chose to enroll	138	48
Yield rate	20.8%	11.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$45,494	$35,016
Average net price	$10,537	$11,408
Tuition	$29,450	$30,500
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,760 Meal plan: $5,750	Room/dormitory: $6,150 Meal plan: $6,150
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $22,878	99.0% Average amount $26,404
Students receiving federal student loan	63.0% Average amount $6,597	51.0% Average amount $4,282
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $8,969	3.0% Average amount $3,977

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	579 Men 59.1% Women 40.9%	364 Men 1.9% Women 98.1%
Graduate students	N/A	132 Men 9.1% Women 90.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	15.6%
International students	7.6%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	589	386
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	North Carolina Virginia Connecticut Delaware Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Social Sciences Education Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature	Education Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	45.5%	67.4%
Dropout rate	54.5%	9.8%
Transferred out	N/A	22.8%
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 Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,373 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $41,915 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,850 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,313 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,085 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,016 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,118 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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