- Arkansas Tech University (ATU) is a public school while Lyon College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Arkansas.
- Lyon College has more expensive tuition of $31,000 than ATU ($14,502).
- Lyon College has tighter acceptance rate of 64.18% than ATU (94.75%).
- ATU is larger with 9,445 students than Lyon College (496 students).
| Arkansas Tech University View More Rivals | Lyon College View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Arkansas | Rankings | #62 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Russellville, AR | Location | Batesville, AR |
ATU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,508 Arkansas residents $14,502 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $31,000 |
| $7,170 Arkansas residents $7,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,840 |
| $9,067 | Financial Aid | $22,631 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | |
| 94.75% | Acceptance Rate | 64.18% |
| 38.92% | Yield | 17.94% |
| 1,100 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,445 | Total Students | 496 |
| 8,722 | Undergraduate | 496 |
| 723 | Graduate | 0 |
| 2,602 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 38% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 43% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 51% |
| $38,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 2,132) $4,990 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 589) $5,770 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 358 Full-time 248 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 54 Full-time 11 Part-time |
| 869 Full-time 256 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 178 Full-time 23 Part-time |
| $61,565 for Faculties $48,760 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,779 for Faculties $46,490 Part-time |