Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
IPFW IU Northwest Missouri State University-Springfield Purdue North Central Purdue Southeast Missouri State University Truman State Maryville University of Saint Louis University of Missouri-Columbia BSU Missouri Baptist University University of Missouri-St Louis| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Lindenwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $19,100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Lindenwood University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 1023/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Lindenwood University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Lindenwood University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Lindenwood University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | - | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 34% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 7,000 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 183.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Lindenwood University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($19,100.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Lindenwood University ($10,908 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 34.9% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($7,560 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 177.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($15,840 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 83 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (45% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/