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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 960/1220 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Missouri Southern | ||
| 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 Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 4,144 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Missouri Southern?
- Lindenwood University is 138% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Lindenwood University than Missouri Southern State University ($19,100.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Lindenwood University ($10,061 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 33.8% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($7,624 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Missouri Southern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 97.6% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($15,840 vs. $8,016)
Lindenwood University vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 13 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $6,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/