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Overview |
Lindenwood University | AAC | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lindenwood University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 263 students)
Lindenwood University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 85.4% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at AAC than Lindenwood University ($35,404.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than AAC ($18,016 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 2.9% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($10,200 vs. $10,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Art Academy of Cincinnati (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 12.1% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($17,764 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 80 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or AAC? 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 AAC and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $13,700 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and Lindenwood University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and Lindenwood University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/