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Overview |
BSU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
BSU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 7,000 students)
BSU vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 126.5% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at BSU than Lindenwood University ($25,918.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Lindenwood University ($12,615 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 6.9% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,200 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Ball State University ($15,840 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 27 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Lindenwood University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $1,600 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/