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Overview |
UIU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UIU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | 1023/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UIU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
UIU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UIU | 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 UIU based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,072 students)
UIU vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Lindenwood University?
- Upper Iowa University is 70.6% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($32,589.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at UIU than Lindenwood University ($32,589.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than UIU ($18,016 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 5.8% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,644 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 62.8% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($25,788 vs. $15,840)
UIU vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or UIU .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 113 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UIU (3.34)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than UIU (54.2%)
UIU vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at UIU is the same as at Lindenwood University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $2,000 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/