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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1023/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 7,000 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 177.3% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Lindenwood University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($19,100.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Lindenwood University ($12,011 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 1% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,100 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 41.1% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($15,840 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 45 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Lindenwood University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lindenwood University and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/