One is Batesville's Lyon College, which has not yet achieved the national recognition it deserves, despite impressive rankings and the achievements of faculty and students.

But, Lyon is able to attract its fair share of solid students from more than twenty states and fifteen nations. A full quarter score above 29 on the ACT and most rank in the top quarter of their high school class.

Students can't get lost at Lyon even if they want to, with small classes and a total student body of about 500.

While some institutions have seen a substantial upturn in commuter students, the opposite is true at Lyon, where well over three out of four students live in on-campus residence halls.

Lyon features an endowed international studies program and offers students a wide variety of overseas study options. And, the Lyon Honor Code, which is explained on the College website, should be instituted at every college and university in the nation.

Another distinguishing characteristic is Lyon's cost of attendance, which makes it far less expensive than most of its peers.

If you're looking for a high quality small college with a capable student body and reasonable tuition, Lyon is definitely worth a look.