- Both Harding University and Lyon College are private.
- Both schools are located in Arkansas.
- Lyon College has more expensive tuition of $31,000 than Harding University ($24,888).
- Lyon College has tighter acceptance rate of 64.18% than Harding University (72.12%).
- Harding University is larger with 4,805 students than Lyon College (496 students).
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| #1 in Arkansas | Rankings | #62 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in Arkansas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Searcy, AR | Location | Batesville, AR |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $24,888 | Undergraduate | $31,000 |
| $13,684 | Graduate | $9,840 |
| $12,751 | Financial Aid | $22,631 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 72.12% | Acceptance Rate | 64.18% |
| 64.77% | Yield | 17.94% |
| 1,160 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,805 | Total Students | 496 |
| 3,523 | Undergraduate | 496 |
| 1,282 | Graduate | 0 |
| 819 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 38% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 43% |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 51% |
| $47,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,818) $4,208 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 589) $5,770 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,818 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 303 Full-time 116 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 54 Full-time 11 Part-time |
| 808 Full-time 173 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 178 Full-time 23 Part-time |
| $67,459 for Faculties $45,031 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,779 for Faculties $46,490 Part-time |