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Overview |
Coe College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 7,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $19,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $19,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Coe College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 6,743 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 4,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Coe College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Coe College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | 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 Coe College based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 1,278 students)
Coe College vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Lindenwood University?
- Coe College is 162.4% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.4% higher at Coe College than Lindenwood University ($52,226.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Coe College ($18,698 vs. $20,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 5% lower than costs at Coe College ($10,800 vs. $11,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Lindenwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 194.6% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($43,772 vs. $14,858)
Coe College vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 83 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Coe College has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Coe College vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Lindenwood University (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $44,100)
- Lindenwood University students graduate with a $1,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,105)
- Lindenwood University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($279 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/