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Overview |
Lindenwood University | ORU | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $302 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | ORU | ||
| 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 ORU based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 5,051 students)
Lindenwood University vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at ORU than Lindenwood University ($31,250.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than ORU ($18,016 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 12.7% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,050 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 49.5% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($23,675 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 34 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or ORU? 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 ORU and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Lindenwood University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $3,900 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,200)
- Lindenwood University students graduate with a $2,244 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,244)
- Lindenwood University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($279 vs. $302)
- More ORU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/