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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Lindenwood University | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 1,332 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 81.9% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at Stritch than Lindenwood University ($34,744.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Stritch ($18,016 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 14.6% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($8,900 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 81% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($28,670 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 15 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Lindenwood University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $44,100)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Lindenwood University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University 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 Stritch 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/