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Overview |
Lindenwood University | MBTS | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 35% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lindenwood University | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | MBTS | ||
| 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 MBTS based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,772 students)
Lindenwood University vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or MBTS?
- Lindenwood University is 122.6% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.6% higher at Lindenwood University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($19,100.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than MBTS ($18,016 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 33.9% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,200 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 174.3% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($15,840 vs. $5,774)
Lindenwood University vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 60 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or MBTS? 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 MBTS and Lindenwood University.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $9,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($17,004 vs. $27,000)
- MBTS graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More MBTS 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/