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Overview |
Lindenwood University | MVNU | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 963/1228 | ||
| 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 | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | MVNU | ||
| 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 1,941 students)
Lindenwood University vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or MVNU?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 77.6% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at MVNU than Lindenwood University ($33,918.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than MVNU ($18,016 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 6.1% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,612 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Mount Vernon Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 46.5% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($23,202 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 4 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or MVNU? 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 MVNU and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than Lindenwood University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,100)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($26,536 vs. $27,000)
- MVNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More MVNU 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/