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CofC Missouri State University-Springfield PC Coastal Carolina Southeast Missouri State University GWU Clemson Truman State Maryville University of Saint Louis University of Missouri-Columbia AU North Greenville University| Lindenwood University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lindenwood University | CSU | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | CSU | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,418 students)
Lindenwood University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 54.4% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at CSU than Lindenwood University ($29,490.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Lindenwood University ($17,536 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 10.3% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,200 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 66.8% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($26,417 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 13 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or CSU? 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 CSU and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Charleston Southern University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $4,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University and Lindenwood University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern 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 CSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/