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Overview |
Faulkner | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 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 | 17/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 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 |
Faulkner | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Faulkner | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | 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 Faulkner based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 2,817 students)
Faulkner vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Lindenwood University?
- Faulkner University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Faulkner than Lindenwood University ($21,930.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Faulkner ($18,016 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 27.2% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($8,020 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($16,238 vs. $15,840)
Faulkner vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 58 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Faulkner (3.36)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Faulkner vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner 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 Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Faulkner University (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/