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Overview |
ATU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
ATU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
ATU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
ATU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 34% | ||
Campus |
ATU | 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 7,000 students)
ATU vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 228.2% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at Lindenwood University than Arkansas Tech University ($19,100.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Lindenwood University ($12,016 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 11.4% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,157 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 87.7% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($15,840 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
ATU vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $7,000 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/