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Overview |
Lindenwood University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | St. Mary's University | ||
| 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 St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,253 students)
Lindenwood University vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 78.8% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at St. Mary's University than Lindenwood University ($34,154.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than St. Mary's University ($18,016 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 12.2% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($10,200 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 60.6% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($25,439 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 5 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or St. Mary's University? 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 St. Mary's University and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Lindenwood University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,100)
- St. Mary's University and Lindenwood University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's University and Lindenwood University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University 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/