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Overview |
Indiana State | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 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 |
Indiana State | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Indiana State | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 7,000 students)
Indiana State vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 102.1% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Indiana State than Lindenwood University ($20,880.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Lindenwood University ($12,688 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 11.3% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,200 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($15,840 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 133 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Indiana State vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Indiana State University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State 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/