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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1090/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lindenwood University | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Fisk University | ||
| 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 Fisk University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 1,055 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Fisk University than Lindenwood University ($21,600.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Fisk University ($18,016 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 12.7% lower than costs at Fisk University ($10,200 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 17.3% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($18,580 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 106 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Fisk University (71%)
Lindenwood University vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Fisk 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 Fisk University and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is the same as at Fisk University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/