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Overview |
Lindenwood University | GWU | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | GWU | ||
| 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,144 students)
Lindenwood University vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 63.5% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at GWU than Lindenwood University ($31,220.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than GWU ($18,016 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 5.6% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,200 vs. $10,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Gardner Webb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 52.3% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($24,130 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 66 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or GWU? 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 GWU and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Lindenwood University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $3,600 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/