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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 7,000 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Northwest?
- Lindenwood University is 217.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Lindenwood University than Northwest Missouri State University ($19,100.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Lindenwood University ($14,197 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 2.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,200 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 88.9% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($15,840 vs. $8,387)
Lindenwood University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State 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 Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Lindenwood University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/