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Overview |
Lindenwood University | WWU | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Lindenwood University | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 20% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 1,508 students)
Lindenwood University vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or WWU?
- William Woods University is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at WWU than Lindenwood University ($26,500.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than WWU ($18,016 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 2.5% lower than costs at William Woods University ($10,200 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 29% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($20,431 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 8 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than WWU (61.5%)
Lindenwood University vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or WWU? 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 WWU and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Lindenwood University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $5,500 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/