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Overview |
SAU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SAU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SAU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
SAU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
SAU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SAU | Lindenwood University | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Lindenwood University?
- Spring Arbor University is 62.4% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at SAU than Lindenwood University ($31,020.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than SAU ($18,016 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 4.4% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($10,200 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 30.5% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($20,677 vs. $15,840)
SAU vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 30 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming SAU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Lindenwood University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $1,500 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University 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/