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Overview |
IUPUI | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
IUPUI | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 7,000 students)
IUPUI vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 112.9% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at IUPUI than Lindenwood University ($31,410.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Lindenwood University ($11,462 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 10.3% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,200 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 29.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($15,840 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 29 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
IUPUI vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $4,500 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,100)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/