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Overview |
Clarke University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarke University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | 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 |
Clarke University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Clarke University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or Lindenwood University?
- Clarke University is 93.2% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at Clarke University than Lindenwood University ($36,900.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Clarke University ($18,016 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 3.9% lower than costs at Clarke University ($10,200 vs. $10,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 60.4% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($25,403 vs. $15,840)
Clarke University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 2 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Clarke University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Clarke University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke 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 Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Lindenwood University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,800)
- Clarke University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarke University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/