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Overview |
Anderson University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Anderson University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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 Anderson University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Lindenwood University?
- Anderson University is 73.1% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Anderson University than Lindenwood University ($33,070.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Anderson University ($18,016 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 12% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,200 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 68.1% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($26,629 vs. $15,840)
Anderson University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 7 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Lindenwood University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,400)
- Lindenwood University and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lindenwood University and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/