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Overview |
SJC | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SJC | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 1023/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SJC | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
SJC | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 34% | ||
Campus |
SJC | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Lindenwood University?
- Saint Josephs College is 55.2% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at SJC than Lindenwood University ($29,650.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Lindenwood University ($15,836 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 7.6% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,480 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 38.2% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($21,898 vs. $15,840)
SJC vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 58 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SJC (3.27)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
SJC vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Lindenwood University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $100 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $44,000)
- Lindenwood University and SJC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lindenwood University and SJC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/