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Overview |
Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 7,000 students)
Arkansas vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 149.2% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Arkansas than Lindenwood University ($25,420.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Lindenwood University ($16,208 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 21.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,200 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 86.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($15,840 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 111 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Arkansas vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Lindenwood University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $6,300 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,100)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/