Lyon vs. Macalester
The following statements compare Lyon College and Macalester College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Macalester's tuition ($64,908) is more expensive than Lyon ($31,000).
- Macalester's acceptance rate (28.42%) is lower than Lyon (59.84%).
- Macalester has higher yield (23.03%) than Lyon (17.65%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,420.
- Lyon's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Macalester (10 to 1).
- Macalester (2,175 students) is larger than Lyon (496 students) with more enrolled students.
- Macalester ($39,942) has higher amount of financial aid than Lyon ($22,631).
- Macalester's graduation rate (87%) is higher than Lyon (38%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$31,000
Financial Aid
$22,631
Test Scores
Admission
59.84% Acceptance Rate
17.65% Yield
Enrollment
496 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
43% Transfer-out Rate
51% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
54 Faculties (full-time)
178 Staffs (full-time)
$54,779 Faculty Salary
$46,490 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,770 annual charge
-589 capacity
Macalester College
Private, 4 years • Saint Paul, MN #39 Liberal Arts Colleges, #5 in Minnesota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$64,908
Financial Aid
$39,942
Test Scores
1,420 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
28.42% Acceptance Rate
23.03% Yield
Enrollment
2,175 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
87% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
196 Faculties (full-time)
625 Staffs (full-time)
$98,081 Faculty Salary
$70,816 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,518 annual charge
-1,349 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,482 annual charge
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