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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Truman State | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Truman State | ||
| 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 Truman State based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,960 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Truman State?
- Lindenwood University is 119.8% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Lindenwood University than Truman State University ($19,100.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Lindenwood University ($13,993 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 2.7% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,936 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Truman State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 59% larger than aid received Truman State University ($15,840 vs. $9,961)
Lindenwood University vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 203 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Lindenwood University vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Truman State? 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 Truman State and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Lindenwood University (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,100)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $4,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($22,656 vs. $27,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/