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Overview |
CMU - CLAS | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Fayette, MO | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,080 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralmethodist.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU - CLAS | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,360 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,360 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,910 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,828 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,044 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU - CLAS | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,166 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,141 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU - CLAS | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU - CLAS | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU - CLAS | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
CMU - CLAS | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CMU - CLAS | 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 CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 1,080 students)
CMU - CLAS vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU - CLAS or Lindenwood University?
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is 38% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($26,360.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at CMU - CLAS than Lindenwood University ($26,360.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than CMU - CLAS ($18,016 vs. $24,828)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are 14.5% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($8,910 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students is 13.9% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($18,044 vs. $15,840)
CMU - CLAS vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU - CLAS or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or CMU - CLAS .
- The average SAT score at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (1043) is the same at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming CMU - CLAS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU - CLAS students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- CMU - CLAS has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
CMU - CLAS vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU - CLAS 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 CMU - CLAS.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $5,500 more per year than CMU - CLAS graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,600)
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $10,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($16,875 vs. $27,000)
- CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($174 vs. $279)
- More CMU - CLAS 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/