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Overview |
Lindenwood University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lindenwood University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 22% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,059 students)
Lindenwood University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 64.4% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at University of Charleston than Lindenwood University ($31,400.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than University of Charleston ($18,016 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 0% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,200 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 41.6% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($22,422 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 49 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Lindenwood University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Lindenwood University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $1,100 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,100)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/