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Overview |
Fontbonne University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 944 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fontbonne.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fontbonne University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,996 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,996 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,856 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,732 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,284 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Fontbonne University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 880 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 831 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fontbonne University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fontbonne University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fontbonne University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Fontbonne University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 944 students)
Fontbonne University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fontbonne University or Lindenwood University?
- Fontbonne University is 46.6% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($27,996.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Fontbonne University than Lindenwood University ($27,996.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Fontbonne University ($18,016 vs. $20,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 6.4% lower than costs at Fontbonne University ($10,200 vs. $10,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Fontbonne University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fontbonne University students is 40.7% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($22,284 vs. $15,840)
Fontbonne University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fontbonne University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Fontbonne University .
- The average SAT score at Fontbonne University (1050) is 7 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Fontbonne University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Fontbonne University (3.3)
- Fontbonne University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Fontbonne University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Fontbonne University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Fontbonne University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,100)
- Fontbonne University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fontbonne University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Fontbonne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/