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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 2,586 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 63.9% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Carson-Newman College than Lindenwood University ($31,300.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Carson-Newman College ($18,016 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 1% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,097 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 55.9% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($24,697 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 4 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is the same as at Carson Newman College (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/