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Overview |
UNI | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
UNI | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 7,000 students)
UNI vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 135.5% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at UNI than Lindenwood University ($19,265.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Lindenwood University ($15,782 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 9.2% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,343 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 147% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($15,840 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 7 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
UNI vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Lindenwood University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $44,100)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/