Millsaps College vs Lyon College

Millsaps College and Lyon College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Millsaps, located in Jackson, Mississippi, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Lyon's 65% in Batesville, Arkansas. Millsaps students primarily pursue degrees in Business, Biology, and Psychology, while Lyon students favor Business, Education, and Nursing. Millsaps' student body is more diverse, with 40% identifying as minorities, while Lyon's student body is predominantly White (85%). Lyon's graduation rate stands at 55%, slightly higher than Millsaps' 52%. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Lyon College	Millsaps College
Overview
Location	Batesville, Arkansas	Jackson, Mississippi
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%	71.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	27.2%	68.1%
Application fees
SAT range	1050 - 1195	1135 - 1354
ACT range	21 - 26	21 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	11.0%	4.0%
Students submitting ACT score	62.0%	57.0%
Total number of applicants	2,444	2,220
Total number of admissions given out	665	1,511
Admitted students who chose to enroll	138	201
Yield rate	20.8%	13.3%
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	$60,657
Average net price	$10,537	$23,839
Tuition	$29,450	$40,140
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,760 Meal plan: $5,750	Room/dormitory: $7,950 Meal plan: $6,260
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 $33,563
Students receiving federal student loan	63.0% Average amount $6,597	78.0% Average amount $5,407
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $8,969	14.0% Average amount $14,982

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	579 Men 59.1% Women 40.9%	637 Men 49.1% Women 50.9%
Graduate students	N/A	29 Men 51.7% Women 48.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	61.6%
International students	7.6%	2.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	589	805
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Texas Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Social Sciences Education Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature	Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Communication and Journalism English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	45.5%	61.5%
Dropout rate	54.5%	10.9%
Transferred out	N/A	27.6%
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 (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,933 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $67,935 Psychology, General (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: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $60,320 Year 3: N/A

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