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Overview |
Judson University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
Judson University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Judson 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 Judson University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Lindenwood University?
- Judson University is 56.3% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Judson University than Lindenwood University ($29,850.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Judson University ($18,016 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 11% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,200 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($21,123 vs. $15,840)
Judson University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 43 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Lindenwood University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $700 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,100)
- Judson University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/